Ceremonial-grade cacao is a naturally occurring source of caffeine. Caffeine content fluctuates between the varietal of cacao being used and the region from which that varietal is sourced. On average, a full dose (40 grams) of ceremonial-grade cacao contains about 1/2 to 3/4 the amount of caffeine found in a black cup of coffee. Our chuncho variety contains 94 mg of caffeine per 40g serving and our criollo variety contains 47 mg of caffeine per 40g serving. For those highly sensitive to caffeine, we recommend starting with a half dose. With that said, we hear countless testimonials that KAKAO feels very different to our customer's nervous systems than does coffee, and many of our customers have had amazing results switching from coffee to cacao.