Espresso contains less caffeine than standard drip brew

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People order tiny shots of espresso expecting a heart-racing jolt, but they are getting scammed by volume. A standard mug of mundane drip coffee actually contains significantly more total caffeine due to the extended brewing time and larger serving size.

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Espresso contains less caffeine than standard drip brew — STACKY / Health

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Caffeine works by impersonating a neurotransmitter called adenosine, sneaking into your brain's receptors and blocking the actual chemical that tells your body it is time to feel tired.

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