Coffee & Espresso · Drink database
Caffeine in Instant Coffee
63 mg
per 2 tsp granules (dry) Moderate
A respectable dose. The office approves.
Every serving size
| Serving | Caffeine | % of 400 mg day | Finish by (10:30 PM bed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz cup (8 oz) | 62 mg | 16% | 8:56 PM |
| 2 tsp granules (dry) | 63 mg | 16% | 8:49 PM |
Cutoff column: average metabolism (5 h half-life), ~50 mg bedtime threshold — run it with your bedtime →
How it compares
Instant Coffee 63 mg
Green tea (8 oz) 28 mg
Black tea (8 oz) 47 mg
Brewed coffee (8 oz) 96 mg
Monster (16 oz) 160 mg
Bang (16 oz) 300 mg
Roughly a standard cup of coffee's worth. Fine in the morning; for an average metabolizer, finish it a few hours before bed. At 63 mg per 2 tsp granules (dry), this drink is 16% of the FDA's 400 mg daily ceiling for healthy adults.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · confidence: high
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