Quick answerYemeni coffee is Arabica, so its caffeine is similar to other Arabica coffees: roughly 80 to 120 mg in an 8 oz (240 ml) cup of brewed coffee, and about 60 to 75 mg in a single espresso shot. The exact amount depends on how much coffee you use and how you brew it.
Many people assume a bold, dark-tasting coffee has more caffeine. In reality, caffeine depends mostly on species and brewing.
What affects caffeine in your cup
- Species: Arabica (like Yemeni coffee) has less caffeine than Robusta.
- Dose: more grams of coffee means more caffeine.
- Brew time: longer contact, like French press or cold brew, extracts more.
- Serving size: a mug is often 12 oz or more, not 8.
Typical amounts
- Drip or pour-over, 8 oz: about 80-120 mg
- French press, 8 oz: about 80-135 mg
- Espresso, 1 oz: about 60-75 mg
- Traditional Yemeni qishr (husk drink): much lower
How much is safe?
The U.S. FDA notes that up to about 400 mg of caffeine a day is generally not associated with negative effects for most healthy adults. Pregnant people and those sensitive to caffeine should ask their doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yemeni coffee stronger than regular coffee?
Its flavor is bold, but caffeine is similar to other Arabica coffee.
Does qishr have caffeine?
Yes, but much less than coffee made from the beans.
Does roast level change caffeine?
Only slightly. Dose and brew method matter much more.
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