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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)
5 mg
Green tea
28 mg
Espresso
63 mg
Red Bull
80 mg
Coffee
95 mg
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.

ServingCaffeineSugar
1 oz5 mg0 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

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Decaf Espresso (single shot) & sleep — FAQ

No, with only about 5 mg per shot decaf espresso is well under the 50 mg threshold, so it won't keep you up even in the evening.

Decaf Espresso (single shot) has 5 mg per 1 oz — about 1% of the FDA’s 400 mg daily maximum for healthy adults.

It depends on your bedtime and how fast you clear caffeine. Use the calculator above to see when Decaf Espresso (single shot) drops below the ~50 mg “ok to sleep” threshold for your bedtime.

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