The High Street coffee with THREE times the caffeine of a can of Red Bull
The High Street coffee with THREE times the caffeine of a can of Red Bull thebritishherald
Costa Coffee’s flat white has the most caffeine of any regular-size drink on the high street, boasting more than three times the stimulant found in a can of Red Bull.
The coffee chain, which is Britain’s largest and most popular, typically uses between two and four shots of espresso in their drinks, depending on size.
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One shot of Costa’s espresso contains 92mg of caffeine, whereas a typical cup of tea contains roughly 40mg.
The recommended limit for adults is 400mg of caffeine a day.
Ted Kallmyer, the editor of Caffeine Informer, which publishes information about caffeinated drinks, told The Times: ‘It is important that consumers understand caffeine better and the amount that is right for their body.
‘Some coffee companies are lagging behind in disclosing the amount of caffeine in their drinks.
