How Much Caffeine Is In Folgers Coffee?

Sean Gregory Caffeine Content
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What is the caffeine content of Folgers coffee?

An American Classic for decades Folgers does not specifically list their caffeine on the label or website. However third-party test have given an estimated caffeine content we feel is accurate when brewed at home.

Folgers Classic Roast Coffee has an average of 15 mg of caffeine per fluid ounce of brewed coffee or 160 mg in a standard 12oz coffee mug.

Is Folgers Coffee Caffeine Content Considered High?

Folgers Classic Roast coffee has a caffeine content slightly higher compared to other standard grocery store brands but at 160 mg per 12 ounce it is not considered a highly caffeinated coffee option like Maxwell House’s Max Boost.

Serving Size	Caffeine (MG)	Sugar (G)
8 oz Cup	120	0
12 oz Cup	168	0

Folgers has launched other varieties of coffee in recent years but most will contain similar average caffeine amounts as their classic roast.

Factors that can change caffeine content include:

Amount of water used
Amount of coffee grounds used
Brewing Method: Pour Over, Drip, AeroPress
The volume of coffee brewed.

Comparison to other drinks

Average Caffeine Content	MG of Caffeine
Black Insomnia Coffee	1105
Bang Energy	300
Folgers Classic Roast	160 (12oz Cup)
Red Bull	80
Coca-Cola Classic	34

Is Folger’s Caffeine Content Safe?

The FDA currently suggest that healthy adults keep their daily caffeine consumption to about 400mg. The average healthy adult can enjoy several cups of this coffee each day without any noticeable side effects.