does instant coffee have less caffeine
The caffeine of instant coffee is generally less than in regular brewed coffee. In fact on a cup for cup basis of equally strong coffee, instant coffee has about half the caffeine of filtered brewed coffee. According to the USDA, 1.8 grams of instant coffee (equivalent to about one rounded teaspoon) contains 57 mg of caffeine. Remember, make sure to check the label â you want 100% Arabica.
Instant coffee contains an average of 93 mg of caffeine in a prepared 8 oz. serving. An 8 oz serving of regular brewed coffee contains an average of 133 mg of caffeine, going up to 200 mg. The type of coffee beans and brewing methods affect the caffeine content in coffee. So there you have it.