Coffee
Caffeine in McCafé Espresso (single shot)
71mg
per 1 oz
≈ 1 coffee≈ 1 Red Bull18% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
McCafé Espresso (single shot) is 18% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 1 oz.
Green tea
Espresso
McCafé Espresso (single shot)
Red Bull
Coffee
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink McCafé Espresso (single shot) and still sleep?
Your McCafé Espresso (single shot) cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
McCafé Espresso (single shot) · 71 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
23 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe McCafé Espresso (single shot): 8:28 PM
How much caffeine is in McCafé Espresso (single shot)?
A single McCafé espresso shot delivers around 71 mg of caffeine, a touch stronger than a classic café shot. In a single ounce it gives a tidy, focused lift.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 71 mg | 0 g |
Per shot.
Will McCafé Espresso (single shot) affect your sleep?
At 71 mg, one McCafé shot needs a couple of hours to fall under 50 mg and clears over the evening. A single afternoon shot is gentle on sleep; doubled-up drinks last longer.
Source: McDonald's / estimate