Supplement
Caffeine in Decaf Espresso (single shot)
5mg
per 1 oz
1% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
Decaf Espresso (single shot) is 1% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 1 oz.
Decaf Espresso (single shot)
Green tea
Espresso
Red Bull
Coffee
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink Decaf Espresso (single shot) and still sleep?
Your Decaf Espresso (single shot) cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Decaf Espresso (single shot) · 5 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
2 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe Decaf Espresso (single shot): 11:00 PM
How much caffeine is in Decaf Espresso (single shot)?
Decaf espresso isn't fully caffeine-free, but it's close, just about 5 mg per shot. That's a tiny fraction of a regular espresso's 63 mg, the espresso experience without the kick.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 5 mg | 0 g |
Not caffeine-free; ~3–8 mg per shot.
Will Decaf Espresso (single shot) affect your sleep?
At roughly 5 mg, decaf espresso sits far below the 50 mg threshold and has virtually no effect on sleep. It's a fine choice for an after-dinner coffee craving.
Source: USDA FoodData Central