Caffeine Content In Cafe Bustelo Cuban Style Espresso

Sean Gregory Caffeine Content
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Café Bustelo is one of the most well known and enjoyed Cuban style coffee's in the United States. Manufactured by Rowland Coffee Roasters this Cuban style espresso is is coarsely ground and brews a dark and bold cup of coffee.

Known for it's strength and labeled as an espresso style roast have you ever wondered just how much caffeine is in Café Bustelo? Well we checked for you.

What is the caffeine content of Café Bustelo Coffee?

Café Bustelo Coffee will average 12.5 mg of caffeine per ounce for a total of 150 mg of caffeine in a standard 12 ounce mug of coffee when using their ground coffee.

The caffeine content is based on brewing done with a French Press or drip brewer. If you are using their Keurig K Cups you will likely get a lower caffeine content due to the style of brewing.

Serving Size	Caffeine (MG)	Sugar (G)
12 oz	150	0

Is Café Bustelo Coffee Caffeine Content Considered High?

At 12.5 mg of caffeine per brewed ounce and 150 mg in a standard 12 ounce mug the caffeine content of this coffee is slightly higher than other grocery store coffee brands but still considered to be moderate.

Since the FDA states 400 mg of caffeine to be generally considered as safe for healthy adults, drinking more than one of these a day shouldn't be an issue for the average healthy adult.

Comparison to other drinks

Average Caffeine Content	MG of Caffeine
Black Insomnia Coffee	1105
Bang Energy	300
Café Bustelo	150
Red Bull	80
Coca-Cola Classic	34

Coffee Beans Used For Café Bustelo

Café Bustelo does not indicate on their packaging what type of coffee beans they use but like most espresso style roast a blend of Robusta and Arabica beans is most likely.

Robusta is often used in espresso style coffee roast due to it's higher caffeine content.

Café Bustelo Coffee Calories and Sugar?

The actual coffee when brewed and consumed black will not have any measurable sugar and just 2 calories. The added sugar and calorie content will come from the creamer, flavoring and added sugar thrown into the cup. Now if you brew as a Cortadito you can expect to increase the calorie and sugar content.

How Long Does Caffeine Stay in Your System?

Caffeine has a half-life of 6 hours, meaning that half of the amount you consumed will be out of your body within 6 hours. The other half will take another 4-6 hours to leave, so that means you'll need to wait 12 hours for complete clearance from your system. But this is just an average; some people may clear it more quickly than others due to individual factors such as age and genetics.

Where To Buy?

You can find all of Cafe Bustelo's coffee options as well as a ton of reviews on Amazon.

You can check out all of the Cafe Bustelo coffee options from Meadow Ridge Coffee.

How Do We Know The Caffeine Content?

Our staff uses several methods to find and compile caffeine content. We check the manufacturer or brands website, packaging, other published online resources including medical publications and if all else fails emailing the brand directly.