Dutch Bros caffeine content (What’s in your go-to order?)

How much caffeine is in Dutch Bros coffee drinks?

Dutch Bros Classic Coffee

I usually start with the Americano because it’s the easiest place to see how Dutch Bros handles shot counts.

The caffeine content of this Dutch Bros Coffee Classic depends on the size of the cup you’ll order since each cup contains different amounts of espresso shots.

The small (12 fl. oz) and medium (16 fl oz) both come with a double shot of espresso, which has 93.5 milligrams of caffeine.

The largest size (20 fl. oz cup) doubles that espresso, so it lands at 187 milligrams of caffeine.

On average, a Dutch Bros coffee classic works out to about 10 mg of caffeine per fl. oz., which is the rough shortcut I use when I’m comparing drinks.

Dutch Bros White Coffee

The first time I paid attention to Dutch Bros white coffee , I was surprised by how different it sounds on paper. It is a type of espresso made from beans roasted at a lower temperature and for about half the normal coffee roasting time.

I was surprised to learn that According to some studies , light roasts or beans roasted shorter than the normal roasting time contain more caffeine than regular or dark roast.

White Coffee was the one that made me stop assuming a lighter roast meant less caffeine. In general, lighter roasts such as White Coffee contain 5.4% more caffeine in every fl. oz. cup.

While Dutch Bros haven’t publicly released how much caffeine this type of coffee drink has, we can safely assume that it has more caffeine content than its classic coffee. 

Dutch Bros Classic Mocha

With Mocha, the chocolate can make the caffeine feel less obvious, but the shots still do most of the work.

For a small cup (12 fl. oz), this Dutch coffee drink contains two shots of espresso, or 101.1 mg of caffeine.

The medium cup (16 fl. oz) has the same amount of espresso, so it also contains 101.1 mg of caffeine.

A large cup (20 fl. oz) has 199 mg of caffeine, since it contains four shots of espresso.

Dutch Bros Cold Brew

Cold brew was the drink that made me pay closer attention to preparation, not just size.

That difference is what made me start checking the exact version instead of assuming the label told me enough.

Although it doesn’t contain concentrated coffee shots, the brewing process makes this one of the most caffeinated drinks on the menu.

A regular cold brew coffee contains 240 mg of caffeine, while Nitro Cold Brew or nitrogen-infused cold brew and a can of cold brew contain 293 mg of caffeine. The numbers are close enough that I still check the specific version before I order.

Dutch Bros Espresso

A shot of espresso contains 46.75 mg of caffeine for a single shot, 93.5 mg for a double shot, and 140.25 mg for three shots.

Dutch Bros Latte

The Dutch Latte is one of the easier drinks to estimate, which is part of why I come back to it.

Since it’s an espresso-based beverage, small and medium-sized beverage has the same amount of caffeine.

The 12 fl. oz and 16 fl. oz cups have about 93.5 mg of caffeine, while the 20 fl. oz cup contains 187 mg.

Dutch Bros Cappuccino

Even if you’re more of a cappuccino person, the caffeine level is basically the same as a latte, so I usually think of the difference as texture first.

The small and medium cups contain the same amount of espresso, so there is about 93.5 mg of caffeine in a Dutch Bros cappuccino.

The large cup contains twice as much espresso, so the caffeine content is 187 mg.

Dutch Bros Drip Coffee

On average, there are 60 mg of caffeine per level tablespoon of coffee , so I use that figure to estimate how much to add by the tablespoon.

At home, I usually use between three and six tablespoons depending on how many cups I’m making, and it took some trial and error before that felt right.

Dutch Bros 911

When I want a serious caffeine boost on a sleepy morning, the Dutch Bros 9-1-1 is the order I come back to first.

The 9-1-1 is packed with six shots of espresso, half and half, and Irish cream syrup.

That brings the cup to 280.5 mg of caffeine, which is a lot in one drink.

Caffeine content of other Dutch Bros beverages

Dutch Bros Rebel

I usually skip the Rebel line when I’m trying to keep my caffeine intake predictable.

A can of Blue Rebel, Dutch Bros’ own energy drink, contains 80 mg of caffeine.

That’s more caffeine than in a can of Coca-Cola, less than a can of Monster energy drink, and as much as a Vilified energy drink.

The Rebel energy drink also comes with strawberry syrup, blackberry syrup, raspberry syrup, and lime syrup, which is why it tastes better to me than many other energy drinks.

Dutch Bros Freeze

This Dutch Bros coffee line is a blended espresso-based drink : I think of it as the Starbucks Frappuccino counterpart, so I usually expect a sweet, blended coffee drink.

The caffeine amount depends on the Freeze you order and whether you add extra espresso, so it usually ranges from 93.5 mg to 437.06 mg.

The highest caffeine content in the range comes from the Brain Freeze blended drink.

Dutch Bros Tea

The tea side of the menu matters too, even if I usually end up on the coffee side.

When I’m trying to cut down on caffeine but not completely eliminate it, drinking tea is the best option for me.

There are plenty of tea options I enjoy, but Dutch Bros’ Chai Latte is the one I keep coming back to when I want something spiced and familiar.

An Iced Chai Latte contains 56.91 mg of caffeine for a medium cup, while a Blended Chai Latte only contains 40.65 mg of caffeine for the same size.

How do Dutch Bros caffeine drinks stack up against the competition?

Apart from the highly caffeinated drinks at Dutch Bros like Double Torture, 9-1-1, and Brain Freeze, the average amount of caffeine in Dutch Bros drinks is pretty much the same as other brands like Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and other cafes.

I used to think roast color would tell me everything about caffeine, but that shortcut has never been reliable enough for me.

The bean type, brewing method, and amount of coffee added are what change the number more often.

FAQs

What is the strongest coffee at Dutch Bros?

Nitro Cold Brew is the strongest coffee option on the Dutch Bros menu.

Can I get a caffeine-free Dutch Bros coffee drink?

There are a bunch of caffeine-free options at Dutch Bros, options, such as decaf coffee or half-caf.

Does the size of the drink affect the caffeine content?

The size of the drink sometimes does affect the caffeine content. In general, I use about 95 mg of caffeine per 8 ounces of coffee when I need a rough estimate.

Does the type of beans used in a Dutch Bros coffee drink affect the caffeine content?

White Coffee is usually the first thing I check, because it has more caffeine than Dutch Bros’ regular roast.

How much caffeine is too much?

The USDA states that 400 mg of caffeine is the daily upper limit for adults.