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Monday, April 13, 2015

Do You Know Which Coffee Roast Has The Most Caffeine?

Don’t expect there to be much of a difference…


All other things being equal, a light roast is going to have more caffeine in it than a dark roast.


All other things being equal, a light roast is going to have more caffeine in it than a dark roast.


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That's because the process of roasting beans causes some of the caffeine to escape.


That's because the process of roasting beans causes some of the caffeine to escape.


Darker roasts take longer and use higher temperatures than light roasts. Both factors can cause caffeine loss.


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The difference isn't super large, though. One study comparing unroasted and severely roasted beans showed only a 5.4% difference in caffeine content.


The difference isn't super large, though. One study comparing unroasted and severely roasted beans showed only a 5.4% difference in caffeine content.


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The grind, the method of brewing, and the environment where the beans were grown all affect caffeine levels too.


The grind, the method of brewing, and the environment where the beans were grown all affect caffeine levels too.


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