Check Your Caffeine Content

Especially if you have an intolerance to caffeine, you are going to want to be educated and aware on the different types of coffee and the caffeine content they each have.

Here are the most common types of coffee and what the average amount of caffeine is for each per single serving:

Drip coffee - 115-175 mg
Espresso - 100 mg
Brewed - 80-135 mg
Instant - 65-100 mg
Decaf, brewed - 3-4 mg
Decaf, instant - 2-3 mg

Considering the majority of all caffeine consumed in the world comes from coffee, next time you go to take a sip of java at least you will know how much caffeine you are consuming.

Also bear in mind that caffeine is a drug, a fact that most of us tend to forget. It works by stimulating the central nervous system and can increase heart rate and respiration, as well as alter one's mood.

There are certain qualities in coffee that can be good for the health, but too much caffeine and you will really be doing yourself in, so just drink in moderation.

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