How Many Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Can I Eat?

I keep seeing this question in our cool coffee community, how many chocolate covered espresso beans can I eat?

If you are in a rush, and want the quick answer, you can eat 32 per day if you are a healthy adult and 16 per day if you are a pregnant lady.

Keep reading for the longer and more detailed answer.

How Many Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Can I Eat

The average chocolate covered espresso bean has 12 mg of caffeine inclusive of the small amount of caffeine in the chocolate.

The recommendation maximum daily intake of caffeine per day is 400 milligrams for healthy adults and 200 milligrams for pregnant ladies.

Using this information we can deduce that 400 mg / 12 mg = 33 chocolate covered espresso beans that a healthy adult can consume in a single day.

Personally I round this down to 32 to be on the safe side.

Using the same formula and dividing the daily safe limit of 200 mg for pregnant ladies by the amount of caffeine in a single bean we come to the answer that 16 beans are a safe amount to eat per day.

Read: How to make chocolate covered espresso beans

Do Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Have Caffeine?

Yes, chocolate covered espresso beans have caffeine as they are regular Arabica coffee beans, or Robusta coffee beans that have been roasted to an espresso roast.

Each chocolate covered espresso bean contains 12 mg of caffeine per bean on average. At best, it is only a rule of thumb to use as each different brand, bean and manufacturer may use different beans and different chocolate.

Also, the type of chocolate used has different amounts of caffeine. White chocolate covered coffee beans, milk chocolate and dark chocolate beans will not be the same either.

How Much Caffeine In Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans?

The caffeine content of chocolate covered espresso beans for each brand to get an exact amount, it is best to consult with their website or social media.

The average amount and rule of thumb is 12 mg of caffeine per bean. This means that a 40 grams serving, which I know from experience has 30 beans on average, has 360 mg of caffeine in total.

Starbucks chocolate covered espresso beans come in a 50 gram serving and have 40 beans, a total of 480 mg of caffeine.

Read: How many chocolate covered espresso beans equal a cup of coffee?

How To Eat Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans

You can eat your chocolate covered espresso beans one by one in a similar way as you would eat M&M’s but just be careful of the caffeine content. 6 beans are the equivalent of a shot of espresso and 10 the equivalent of an 8 Oz cup of brewed coffee.

You can grind them to a fine powder and sprinkle them into your smoothies for a healthy caffeine boost.

Make a cocktail mix of sweets and snack away. You can also add them to decorate your ice cream, or desserts to add a neat mocha flavor.

Can You Eat Roasted Coffee Beans?

Yes, you can eat roasted coffee beans that are not coated in chocolate.

You have to be careful as to which ones that you eat as their roast. Anything of a medium roast and lower are too hard to bite and just not enjoyable to eat. Dark roasts are softer.

Eating roasted coffee beans is safe, just be careful of how many due to their caffeine content.

How Many Espresso Beans Can I Eat?

It is safe to eat 10 to 12 espresso beans at a time as you will consume approximately 120 to 144 mg of caffeine.

In a single day stick to 32 as a maximum if you are a healthy adult and 16 if you are a pregnant lady.

Even though there is slightly less caffeine in espresso beans that are not covered in chocolate I still stick to the rule of thumb that each bean has the same amount to avoid over stimulation.

Frequently Asked Questions About How Many Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Can I Eat?

Can You Eat Too Many Chocolate Espresso Beans?

Yes, chocolate covered espresso beans and chocolate covered coffee beans are high in caffeine, and thus you can eat too much of them.

On average, a chocolate covered espresso beans have a caffeine content of 12 mg per bean. This per day 32 beans per day is the safe amount for healthy adults with 16 per day the safe number to consume for pregnant ladies.

How Many Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans Is Safe?

The recommended maximum daily consumption of caffeine per day in all forms as set by the FDA is 400 mg per day for healthy adults and 200 mg per day for pregnant ladies.

Based on these figures and the knowledge that an average chocolate covered coffee bean has 12 mg of caffeine, the safe number of beans to consume in a single day is 16 for pregnant ladies and 32 for healthy adults.

How Many Espresso Beans Can You Eat At Once?

The number of espresso beans that you can eat at once is not the same as your maximum daily amount.

Your maximum daily amount is approximately 16 per day for pregnant ladies and 32 per day for healthy adults.

However, consuming this amount at once will be too much and will make you hyper and overstimulated. As a rule of thumb, 8 espresso beans are the equivalent of 100 mg of caffeine.

Eating 8 espresso beans at once will give you more stimulation than a shot of espresso.

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Is Eating Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans Like Drinking Coffee?

Yes, eating chocolate espresso beans will give you a flavor like mocha coffee. The caffeine content of the beans if you eat just 6 beans will ensure that you get the same kind of caffeine kick as a cup of coffee.

Do Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Have A Lot Of Caffeine?

Yes, the 12 mg of caffeine on average per bean is a lot of caffeine. Although 2 or 3 beans will not stimulate you much, just 6 is the equivalent of a shot of espresso, which in my opinion makes them fairly caffeinated as you can easily eat way more.

Think of M&M’s or peanuts – can you eat only 6 at a time without the temptation of eating 2 or 3 times as much?

That is the “problem” of chocolate covered espresso beans: it’s easy to end up with too much caffeine and suffering the side effects.

How Many Coffee Beans Is It Safe To Eat?

The number of coffee beans that are safe to eat is the same as the number of chocolate covered espresso beans which is 16 to 32 per day depending on you being pregnant or not. 16 for pregnant ladies and 32 for healthy adults.

Can You Eat Coffee Beans For Weight Loss?

Yes, you can eat coffee beans as a means of aiding your weight loss in conjunction with a calorie-controlled healthy diet and exercise program.

For weight loss, avoid the chocolate covered beans of all types.

How Long Does Caffeine Stay In Your System?

Caffeine stays in your system for up to 10 hours. The blood levels peak after about an hour and then reduce by 50% after 6 hours.

It is advised not to drink coffee or consume any caffeine within 6 to 8 hours of bedtime.

Final Thoughts – How Many Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Can I Eat?

Now that you know the answer to that question of how many chocolate covered espresso beans can I eat, you can use those figures of 16 and 32 depending on whether you are pregnant or not.

At Latte Love Brew we encourage you to stick to the caffeine limits as set out by the FDA.

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