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Some Instant Coffee Types Have Higher Caffeine Content

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Dubai – Qahwa World

A recent analysis highlights how widely caffeine levels can vary across instant, ground, and takeaway coffees. In some cases, a large cup can reach or exceed 400 milligrams of caffeine, a level often referenced as the daily upper intake for healthy adults.

Large variation across coffee types

Testing of popular products revealed that caffeine content is not consistent. Differences in roast style, brewing method, and serving size all play a role in how much caffeine ends up in a cup.

Among grocery products, espresso-style ground coffee showed the highest levels. For takeaway drinks, stronger dark roast options ranked among the most concentrated.

Estimated caffeine levels in home brewed coffee

Coffee Brand / Type Small Cup (8 oz) Large Cup (24 oz)
Nescafé Taster’s Choice Instant 42 mg 125 mg
Folgers Classic Roast Instant 57 mg 170 mg
Starbucks Blonde Roast Instant 76 mg 227 mg
Black Rifle Coffee Blackbeard’s Delight 79 mg 236 mg
Starbucks Pike Place Medium Roast 92 mg 277 mg
Peet’s Major Dickason’s Blend Dark Roast 104 mg 311 mg
Maxwell House Breakfast Blend 113 mg 338 mg
Starbucks Veranda Blend Light Roast 120 mg 361 mg
Cameron’s Breakfast Blend 123 mg 368 mg
Dunkin’ Blueberry Muffin Medium Roast 132 mg 397 mg
Good & Gather Caramel Macchiato 133 mg 400 mg
Bones Coffee Highland Grog 135 mg 406 mg
Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream 140 mg 420 mg
Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee 175 mg 524 mg

Takeaway coffee caffeine levels

Coffee Chain Small Cup (12 oz) Large Cup (20 oz)
Dunkin’ Original Blend 175 mg 291 mg
McCafé Premium Roast 177 mg 295 mg
Starbucks Pike Place 248 mg 414 mg
Peet’s Major Dickason’s Blend 281 mg 468 mg

Why caffeine awareness matters

Many coffee products do not clearly display caffeine content. This makes it difficult for consumers to track intake, especially when portion sizes and brewing styles vary.

General guidance suggests that up to 400 milligrams per day is a reasonable limit for most healthy adults. However, a single large cup from some brands can approach or exceed that amount.

Potential benefits of moderate intake

Moderate caffeine consumption is associated with improved alertness, concentration, and physical performance. Some long term research also suggests a possible link between coffee consumption and reduced cognitive decline, though findings are not uniform.

Who should limit caffeine

Some individuals may need to monitor their intake more closely, including those who are pregnant, people with anxiety conditions, individuals with heart related concerns, and those taking medications that interact with caffeine.

Effects of excessive caffeine

High intake can lead to sleep disruption, restlessness, increased heart rate, and digestive discomfort. Regular high consumption may also result in dependence, with withdrawal symptoms such as headaches or fatigue.

Final thoughts

Caffeine levels in coffee are not standardized. Paying attention to serving size and coffee type can help avoid unintentionally consuming more caffeine than expected.

 

SSP Group Reports Strong Annual Growth

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Dubai – Qahwa World

Global travel food and beverage operator SSP Group has announced solid revenue growth for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2025, supported by strong performances in the UK and Asia Pacific. However, the company continues to face headwinds in its Continental European markets.

According to its preliminary financial update, SSP achieved an 8% year-on-year increase in total revenues, reaching £3.7 billion ($4.9 billion). Group-wide like-for-like sales rose by 4%, while operating profit is projected to climb 11% to £230 million ($307 million).

Sales in the UK and Ireland advanced by 8% in the fourth quarter, driven by increased rail passenger spending. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific and EEME (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region recorded a 9% rise, bolstered by the integration of Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) in Australia, acquired in 2024.

In contrast, Continental Europe posted a 1% sales decline for the same period. SSP cited disruptions in France’s rail network and infrastructure works in Germany as key factors, alongside weaker consumer spending and a gradual withdrawal from its unprofitable partnership with Tank & Rast, the German motorway service operator. The company’s North American operations remained flat due to reduced airport passenger volumes.

To address these challenges, SSP launched a cost-efficiency programme across its 15 Continental European markets in mid-2025. The initiative follows the appointment of Satya-Christophe Menard, formerly of JDE Peet’s, who now leads the group’s European division with profitability as a top priority.

Group CEO Patrick Coveney said SSP’s strategy for enhanced returns is beginning to yield results, though the company remains focused on accelerating improvements in France and Germany. “We recognise the need for rapid progress and are acting decisively as we enter the new financial year,” Coveney stated.

Headquartered in London, SSP operates nearly 3,000 outlets across 38 global markets, including airports and rail hubs. Its portfolio features licensed brands such as Starbucks, Pret A Manger, BackWerk, and Exki, alongside its proprietary concepts Upper Crust, Camden Food Co, and Caffè Ritazza.

The group is set to publish its audited full-year results on 4 December 2025.