Coffee & Espresso · Drink database
Caffeine in Starbucks Starbucks Espresso Shot
300 mg
per quad Extreme
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Every serving size
| Serving | Caffeine | % of 400 mg day | Finish by (10:30 PM bed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo (0.75 oz) | 75 mg | 19% | 7:34 PM |
| Doppio | 150 mg | 38% | 2:34 PM |
| Quad | 300 mg | 75% | 9:34 AM |
Cutoff column: average metabolism (5 h half-life), ~50 mg bedtime threshold — run it with your bedtime →
How it compares
Starbucks Starbucks Espresso Shot 300 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
Three-quarters or more of the entire FDA daily ceiling in a single serving. If it's not before noon, run the numbers before you sip. At 300 mg per quad, this drink is 75% of the FDA's 400 mg daily ceiling for healthy adults.
Source: Manufacturer label · confidence: high
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