It’s unsurprising to coffee fanatics that coffee is one of the world’s most consumed beverages. For example, in 2020, nearly 22 million pounds of coffee were consumed worldwide. In the United States, 3 out of every 4 adults drink at least 1 cup of coffee daily, and nearly 80% drink 2+ cups daily.
One of the most popular coffee brands in the U.S. is Dutch Bros. How popular? Surprisingly, Dutch Bros. is more popular than Starbucks and Dunkin. Are you wondering how much caffeine is in Dutch Bros Coffee Americano? In both the 12-ounce and 16-ounce servings, there are 94 milligrams. We will compare Dutch Bros. to other leading brands to give you an idea of how it stacks up.
How Much Caffeine Does Coffee Contain?
Generally, you’ll find between 80 and 100 milligrams per cup. Of course, most coffee drinks aren’t served by the cup these days, with coffee sellers content to sell 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 20-ounce servings instead.
Dutch Bros. serves all three of these popular coffee drink sizes, but the amount of caffeine in each varies significantly depending on the specific drink being ordered. For example, the company’s 12-ounce Dutch Espresso contains about 47 milligrams of caffeine, but the same drink in 20 ounces has 140 milligrams. Why? Because a 12-ounce Dutch Espresso has 1 shot of espresso while a 20-ounce contains 3 shots.
Caffeine Content of Dutch Bros. Products
Below we’ve listed the drinks Dutch Bros. sells and their respective caffeine content based on 16 fluid ounces. Please note that, where necessary, we’ve rounded up to the nearest whole number. Because they can be blended, the caffeine content can be slightly more or less per drink.
| Dutch Bros. Drink | 16 oz |
| Coffee Americano | 94 mg |
| Cafe Au Lait | 94 mg |
| Dutch Espresso | 94 mg |
| Dutch Mocha | 102 mg |
| Cappuccino | 94 mg |
| Breve | 94 mg |
| Chi Latte | 49 mg |
| Double Torture | 130 mg |
| 911 Breve | 281 mg |
| Iced Dutch Latte | 94 mg |
| Iced Dutch Mocha | 102 mg |
| Freeze | 94 mg |
| Iced Double Torture | 130 mg |
| Double Torture Freeze | 130 mg |
| Iced 911 | 281 mg |
| 911 Freeze | 281 mg |
| Dutch Cold Brew | 293 mg |
| Iced Chai Latte | 57 mg |
| Blended Chai Latte | 41 mg |
Caffeine Content of Dutch Bros. vs Other Popular Coffee Chains
Below we’ve listed the caffeine content of a regular 16-ounce cup of coffee at some of the most popular coffee chains in the United States. Notice that, even though the amount of drink is the same in ounces, the caffeine content varies significantly.
| Coffee Chain | 16 oz Coffee |
| Dutch Bros. Coffee Americano | 94 mg |
| Starbucks Grande Coffee | 330 mg |
| Caribou Brewed Coffee | 305 mg |
| Costa Coffee | 291 mg |
| Peet’s Brewed Coffee | 267 mg |
| Dunkin Medium Coffee (14 oz) | 210 mg |
| Panera Bread Coffee | 189 mg |
| Tim Horton’s Brewed Coffee | 160 mg |
| McDonalds Coffee | 145 mg |
| Caffe Nero Coffee | 80 mg |
All About Brewed Coffee
Brewing is the method of choice for most people when making coffee. The brewing process extracts the soluble materials in roasted, ground coffee beans, extracting various compounds, including caffeine. Several brewing methods can be used, including the following:
Immersion
The immersion method involves submerging coffee grounds in hot water and waiting for the soluble compounds to be extracted. The most popular form of immersion brewing is the French press, but there are several other methods.
Percolation
If you’ve ever seen or owned a Mr. Coffee machine, you’ve seen percolation brewing in action. Percolation is when hot water flows constantly over the coffee grounds and drips down through a paper filter into the coffee pot.
Espresso
While espresso is a form of percolation, the big difference is that it’s made by forcing hot water through the coffee grounds under high pressure. Also, the brew ratio of the espresso is higher because the process is more efficient.
Fun Facts About Coffee
Coffee Beans Aren’t Beans
They’re actually seeds found in coffee cherries, a fruit.
The Most Expensive Coffee in the World Has Been Digested First
The coffee cherries are eaten by the Asian Palm Civet, which poops out the coffee beans before they’re roasted and ground like regular coffee beans.
Finland Drinks the Most Coffee
The average Finnish person drinks nearly 28 pounds worth of coffee per year.
Coffee Was Discovered Around 800 AD
Goat herders at the time noticed that their goats were very happy after eating coffee cherries, likely due to the caffeine.
Final Thoughts
Dutch Bros. coffee is a widely known and beloved brand in the United States, and the chain’s Coffee Americano is one of their most popular drinks. With 94 milligrams of caffeine, it’s not the most or least caffeinated of the brand’s coffee drinks. However, Dutch Bros brewed coffee has a rather low amount of caffeine compared to other brands.
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