Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. In 2020/21, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) estimated that 167+ million bags of coffee were consumed worldwide, an increase of almost 2% over 2019/20.1 With the world’s undisputed love of coffee, it’s not surprising that manufacturers are creating and selling a wide variety of coffee drinks.
One of the most popular is Death Wish Canned Cold Brew coffee. Billed as “the world’s strongest cold brew coffee,” Death Wish’s canned, organic coffee contains a whopping 300 mg of caffeine! How does that stack up to your regular morning cup of java? How about espresso or cappuccino? Does Death Wish out-caffeine those as well? To find out, read on!
How Much Caffeine Does a Normal Cup of Coffee Contain?
One of the reasons that the world has a love affair with coffee is that it contains caffeine, a known stimulant. A strong cup of coffee in the morning is one of the best methods of waking up quickly after a deep sleep. Coffee is also famous for its ability to keep you awake and alert, which is why millions of students drink it before an all-night study session. In short, more than the coffee itself, most folks drink this bitter, black liquid for an energy boost, enhanced mental focus, and cognitive gain.
How much caffeine is in a regular cup of coffee? It has about 63 mg, which will give you a strong nudge if you do not drink coffee regularly or only drink 1 cup a day. Death Wish Coffee Company’s Cold Brew coffee, as we now know, contains quite a bit more than a standard coffee, a mind-numbing 300 mg! That’s almost five times the caffeine, equal to drinking almost 5 cups of coffee! After 300 mg of caffeine, one thing is certain; you’ll be wide awake.
How Much Caffeine do Espresso, Cappuccino, and Other Coffee Drinks Contain?
Death Wish Cold Brew coffee isn’t the first high-caffeine coffee product ever sold and certainly won’t be the last. Many have come before, including coffee brewed using different techniques to condense it and increase the caffeine into a smaller amount of coffee (i.e., espresso). Below are the caffeine contents of some classic coffee drinks and how they stack up to Death Wish Canned Cold Brew coffee.
| Coffee Drink | Caffeine in milligrams / total |
| Death Wish Cold Brew coffee | 300 |
| Espresso | 63 (1 shot) |
| Double Espresso | 126 (2 shots) |
| Espresso Americano | 63 (1 shot) |
| Cappucino | 63 |
| Cafe Au Lait | 63 |
| Latte | 63 (1 shot) |
| Mocha | 63 |
| Caffe Breve | 63 |
| Espresso Macchiato | 63 |
You may have noticed that almost all of these classic coffee drinks contain the same amount of caffeine. That’s because they are all made with 1 oz (1 shot) of espresso.
How Much Caffeine Do Other Coffee Drinks Contain
There are several coffee drinks on the market, and more are arriving every day. The trend of late has been to pack them full of caffeine, and some do that better than others. Below is a comparison of the most popular coffee drinks on the market and how much caffeine they contain.
| Coffee Drink | Caffeine in milligrams / total |
| Death Wish Canned Cold Brew | 37.5 |
| Black label Brewed Coffee | 130 |
| Black Insomnia Coffee | 130 |
| Death Wish Coffee | 92 |
| Devil’s Brew Extreme Caffeine | 61 |
| Forto Organic Coffee Shot | 112 |
| High Voltage Coffee (AU) | 96 |
| Kaffn8 Liquefied Caffeine | 96 |
| Peet’s Coffee Espresso | 47 |
| Performance Caffeine | 90 |
| Taft Coffee (EU) | 98.5 |
Interesting Health Facts about Coffee and Caffeine
- Studies have found that drinking coffee increases your lifespan because it decreases the risk of several major diseases.
- Caffeine has been shown to lower a person’s risk for Parkinson’s disease.
- Coffee, even decaf, has been shown to protect the liver and improve liver enzyme levels.
- Caffeine protects your brain. Studies have shown that women 65 and older who drank two to three cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia.
- Your risk of type-2 diabetes drops when you drink coffee.
- Drinking 2 cups of coffee per day can help prevent heart failure.
- Coffee decreases DNA strand breakage. Stronger DNA strands can help your body prevent cancer tumors from forming.
- You have a 26% less chance of developing colorectal cancer if you drink coffee regularly.
Health Risks of Drinking too Much Caffeine
As with any substance, especially one that can cause dependence, certain risks come with drinking too much java. We’ve listed some of the most troublesome below.
- Higher levels of anxiety and nervousness
- Inability to sleep (Insomnia)
- Diarrhea and other digestive issues
- Addiction-like dependence
- High blood pressure and rapid heart rate
- Chest pains
- Headache
- Irritability
Final Thoughts
How much caffeine is in one Death Wish Canned Cold Brew coffee? Enough to give your body and brain a huge boost mentally and physically (at least for a short amount of time). At 300 mg, this highly concentrated coffee drink delivers far more caffeine than a regular, 8 oz cup of coffee. One note of caution, however, would be that health experts recommend having no more than 500 mg of caffeine per day. If you drink two Death Wish Canned Cold Brew coffees, you’ll already be over the daily limit!
See Also: How Much Caffeine Is in Devil’s Brew Extreme?
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