Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Caffeine Content

Learning what the Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Caffeine content is will help you to stay within the healthy daily limitation as set by the FDA of 400 mg.

It is good to know the caffeine content in energy drinks as they vary wildly from 75 mg caffeine to well over 225 mg of caffeine – 3x as much and a lot more.

Keep reading to find out all about how much caffeine is in this hybrid coffee energy drink.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Caffeine

There are various different flavors of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy and are available in two different drink sizes, 6.5 Oz (195 ml) and 15 Oz (450 ml).

The flavor of the drinks has zero influence over the amount of caffeine as all flavors have the same caffeine content, which is 120 mg of caffeine for the smaller can and 135 mg in the larger 15 Oz (450 ml) can.

Starbucks has three different types of Doubleshot drinks which are:

• Doubleshots on ice.
• Hot Espresso Doubleshots.
• Canned Doubleshots.

These drinks are not to be confused with Starbucks Doubleshot Energy as they are simply two shots of espresso coffee.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy is a coffee energy drink hybrid that contains vitamins, minerals, taurine, panax ginseng, guarana as well as caffeine.

These are not present in the Starbucks Doubleshots that are not marked with the additional word “Energy”.

As expected, the Starbucks Doubleshot Energy coffee contains more caffeine.

Read: How much caffeine is in the Starbucks Doubleshot Energy?

How Much Caffeine Is In A Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso?

At Starbucks, an espresso coffee, a single shot, has 75 mg of caffeine. Thus, by definition, a double shot of espresso has 150 mg of caffeine.

Other, regular coffee shops the average caffeine content of an espresso shot is 65 mg and 130 mg for a double shot of espresso.

This itself makes Starbucks Doubleshot Energy slightly more caffeinated than a double espresso at a regular coffee shop.

How Much Caffeine Is In An Iced Starbucks Doubleshot?

Iced coffee has more caffeine than other hot coffee drinks and weighs in with a hefty 225 mg of caffeine. This puts an iced double shot on par with a Starbucks Tripleshot energy drink and exactly the same as a triple espresso at Starbucks.

Iced Doubleshot is definitely a highly caffeinated drink and is still well within the safe caffeine level of a recommended maximum daily caffeine intake of 400 mg. At Latte Love Brew we advise you to remain within the stated 400 mg daily limit as set out by the FDA. 

What Flavors Of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drink Are Available?

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drink comes in a variety of flavors, including all the popular coffee flavors, which are:

• Mocha.
• Hazelnut.
• Vanilla.
• White Chocolate.
• Coffee.

They contain all the same or similar energy drink ingredients like guarana, panax ginseng, B vitamin group of vitamins, vitamin A, C and D and some essential minerals and the amino acid taurine.

It is not necessary to sweeten as it has enough added sugar with 29 grams per can. It is not a sweet coffee energy drink but is just the right amount.

The vanilla one is my favorite. I’d describe it to be a creamy vanilla flavor, although this is not stated or described as such on the product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions About Starbucks Doubleshot Caffeine

Does Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Have More Caffeine Than Monster?

No, Starbucks Doubleshot Energy has 135 mg of caffeine while Monster Energy Drink has 160 mg of caffeine.

How Much Caffeine Is In Mocha Starbucks Doubleshot Energy?

A Starbucks Doubleshot Mocha has 135 milligrams of caffeine, which is slightly less than one of their related products, a double shot of espresso, which has 150 mg of caffeine.

Does Water Flush Out Caffeine?

No, it may feel like you are flushing it out of your system but unfortunately drinking a lot of water will not have much of an effect in flushing caffeine from your body. It does not get it out of your body any quicker.

Time is your best allay. Caffeine has a half life of 6 hours.

Is Caffeine Bad For Your Skin?

When you have a toxic build up and become dehydrated, caffeine can be bad for your skin as it may lead to your skin prematurely wrinkling and becoming lax. Since it is an established scientific fact that caffeine causes dehydration, ensure that you drink water before and after your coffee.

Personally, I like to drink water before a coffee to clean my mouth and prepare it for the taste of a good coffee.

Is 270 mg Of Caffeine A Lot?

270 mg of caffeine is the equivalent of 2 Starbucks Doubleshot drinks. Thankfully, it is well under the recommended safe limit of 400 milligrams of caffeine per day by the FDA.

There is just enough space for a third can, if you don’t mind going 5 mg over the limit.

No, 270 mg of caffeine is not a lot.

How Much Caffeine Is In A Starbucks Doubleshot Energy?

A 15 fluid ounce, 450 ml can of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy (all flavors) have a total of 135 mg of caffeine, which is enough to provide you with a significant boost of energy. 

How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

Too much caffeine in my opinion is anything above what the Food and Drug Administration recommends for healthy adults, which is 400 mg per day for both men and women. Pregnant ladies are advised not to consume more than 200 mg per day. 

Does Caffeine Increase Metabolism?

Yes, caffeine can provide a short term boost to your metabolic rate. It is only temporary and once your body’s tolerance to caffeine adjusts, the effect is lost.

Final Thoughts – Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Caffeine

Now you know how much caffeine is in Starbucks Doubleshot energy caffeine drink you can know and manage your caffeine levels safely and remain within the 400 mg safety limit as set out by the FDA for healthy adults and 200 mg for pregnant ladies. 

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