Wondering how much caffeine is in Nespresso coffee?

Nespresso capsules vary widely in caffeine content, depending on the type and size of the pod. Some contain as little as 1.7 mg, while others pack up to 195 mg—comparable to a strong cup of coffee!

Quick Answer: How much caffeine is in Nespresso?

The caffeine content of Nespresso Vertuo pods ranges between 4 and 195 mg per serving, while the OriginalLine pods range between 1.7 and 113 mg per serving.

To give you the most accurate breakdown, I’ve gathered data from official Nespresso sources, product labels, and independent caffeine tests—fact-checking every number to ensure you get the right information.

Here’s a quick breakdown of Nespresso caffeine levels for the most popular pods:

Capsule TypeBest ForCaffeine Content (Per Capsule)
☕ Ristretto Decaffeinato (OriginalLine)Decaf2 mg
☕ Altissio (VertuoLine)Espresso108 mg
☕ Double Espresso Chiaro (VertuoLine)Latte135 mg
☕ Double Espresso Scuro (VertuoLine)Cappuccino & Iced Latte150 mg
☕ Stormio (VertuoLine)Iced Coffee170 mg

In this guide, I’ll go over the caffeine content of every Nespresso pod (both Vertuo and Original) and help you choose the best one for your caffeine needs.

Let’s dive in and see how your favorite Nespresso pod ranks!

Nespresso Caffeine Content (Chart of Vertuo & Original Pods)

Nespresso caffeine content information

Figuring out how much caffeine is in Nespresso pods can be hard, especially because the U.S. Nespresso site (and many other countries) will only give you a vague answer.

A great example is a range of 50-100 mg of caffeine per pod for the FAQ section on Nespresso’s website:

A screenshot about the caffeine content in Nespresso pods from Nespresso U.S. website.

Luckily, the Taiwanese Nespresso site holds the correct information for the caffeine in the coffee pods sold.

Remember that the caffeine content of a coffee pod can change, so the following charts are best used as an estimate of the caffeine in various Nespresso pods.

I also couldn’t find some Nespresso pods on the Taiwanese Nespresso site that are sold in the U.S. and other countries, such as in Europe.

This is why the charts below will have a mix of the specific caffeine content from the Taiwanese site and a few that I couldn’t find any more information about.

I’ve listed “No data” to indicate that I couldn’t find the specific caffeine content for that pod.

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Vertuo Nespresso pods caffeine content

You can check out the caffeine content of the available Nespresso Vertuo pods found on the Taiwanese Nespresso website below.

I’ve also listed the coffee pod size in the Nespresso caffeine chart:

Vertuo Nespresso podCoffee sizeCaffeine content
Peanut and roasted sesame7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Peppermint pinwheel7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Sunny almond vanilla flavor over ice2.7 oz (80 ml)No data
Roasted hazelnut7.77 oz (230 ml)170 mg
Sweet vanilla7.77 oz (230 ml)166 mg
Golden caramel7.77 oz (230 ml)159 mg
Rich chocolate7.77 oz (230 ml)160 mg
Bianco piccolo1.35 oz (40 ml)75 mg
Bianco doppio2.7 oz (80 ml)105 mg
Bianco forte7.77 oz (230 ml)160 mg
Ice forte7.77 oz (230 ml)161 mg
Ice leggero2.7 oz (80 ml)120 mg
Kahawa ya Congo7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Café de Cuba7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Cafecito de Puerto Rico2.7 oz (80 ml)No data
El Salvador7.77 oz (230 ml)140 mg
Peru Organic1.35 oz (40 ml)No data
Costa Rica5.07 oz (150 ml)140 mg
Mexico7.77 oz (230 ml)190 mg
Ethiopia5.07 oz (150 ml)119 mg
Colombia7.77 oz (230 ml)165 mg
Vivida7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Melozio boost7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Stormio boost7.77 oz (230 ml)No data
Cold brew style intense12 oz (355 ml)114 mg per serving
Alto ambrato12 oz (355 ml)170 mg
Alto onice12 oz (355 ml)190 mg
Pour-over style18 oz (535 ml)230 mg
Intenso7.77 oz (230 ml)195 mg
Stormio7.77 oz (230 ml)170 mg
Odacio7.77 oz (230 ml)170 mg
Melozio7.77 oz (230 ml)170 mg
Melozio decaffeinato7.77 oz (230 ml)11 mg
Solelio7.77 oz (230 ml)133 mg
Half caffeinato7.77 oz (230 ml)83 mg
Il caffè1.35 oz (40 ml)152 mg
Diavolitto1.35 oz (40 ml)144 mg
Altissio1.35 oz (40 ml)108 mg
Altissio decaffeinato1.35 oz (40 ml)4 mg
Orafio1.35 oz (40 ml)110 mg
Ristretto intenso0.85 oz (25 ml)120 mg
Voltesso1.35 oz (40 ml)64 mg
Oatly barista edition2.7 oz (80 ml)No data
Double espresso dolce2.7 oz (80 ml)133 mg
Double espresso scuro2.7 oz (80 ml)150 mg
Double espresso chiaro2.7 oz (80 ml)135 mg
Inizio5.07 oz (150 ml)120 mg
Fortado5.07 oz (150 ml)195 mg
Fortado decaffeinato5.07 oz (150 ml)7 mg
Orandio5.07 oz (150 ml)150 mg

Original Nespresso pods caffeine content

Below, you can check out the caffeine content of your favorite Original Nespresso pod, as found on the Taiwanese Nespresso website:

Original Nespresso podCoffee sizeCaffeine content
Peanut and roasted sesame3.7 oz (110 ml)No data
Freddo intenso1.35 oz (40 ml)56 mg
Freddo delicato1.35 oz (40 ml)72 mg
Corto1.35 oz (40 ml)103 mg
Scuro1.35 oz (40 ml)73 mg
Chiaro0.85 oz (25.13 ml)49 mg
Vaniglia3.7 oz (110 ml)62 mg
Caramello3.7 oz (110 ml)62 mg
Cioccolatino3.7 oz (110 ml)62 mg
Nocciola3.7 oz (110 ml)62 mg
Arpeggio extra0.85 oz (25.13 ml)95 mg
Napoli0.85 oz (25.13 ml)109 mg
Venezia0.85 oz (25.13 ml)77 mg
Palermo kazaar0.85 oz (25.13 ml)113 mg
Ristretto Italiano0.85 oz (25.13 ml)75 mg
Ristretto Italiano decaffeinato0.85 oz (25.13 ml)2 mg
Firenze arpeggio0.85 oz (25.13 ml)63 mg
Firenze arpeggio decaffeinato0.85 oz (25.13 ml)2 mg
Roma0.85 oz (25.13 ml)63 mg
Genova livanto1.35 oz (40 ml)64 mg
Rio de Janeiro1.35 oz (40 ml)77 mg
Istanbul1.35 oz (40 ml)85 mg
Paris1.35 oz (40 ml)75 mg
Miami1.35 oz (40 ml)No data
Cape town envivo3.7 oz (110 ml)110 mg
Stockholm fortissio3.7 oz (110 ml)80 mg
Tokyo vivalto3.7 oz (110 ml)82 mg
Vienna linizio3.7 oz (110 ml)75 mg
Shanghai3.7 oz (110 ml)82 mg
Buenos aires3.7 oz (110 ml)104 mg
Capriccio1.35 oz (40 ml)64 mg
Volluto1.35 oz (40 ml)64 mg
Volluto decaffeinato1.35 oz (40 ml)1.7 mg
Cosi1.35 oz (40 ml)60mg
Kahawa ya Congo1.35 oz (40 ml)No data
Peru organic1.35 oz (40 ml)No data
India1.35 oz (40 ml)105 mg
Indonesia1.35 oz (40 ml)72 mg
Colombia1.35 oz (40 ml)64 mg
Nicaragua1.35 oz (40 ml)65 mg
Ristretto decaffeinato0.85 oz (25.13 ml)2 mg

Is Nespresso’s caffeine content the same as its intensity level?

No, the intensity level of Nespresso coffee does not directly correspond to the caffeine content.

The intensity levels of Nespresso pods indicate how strong and bold the coffee will taste, while the caffeine content is measured in milligrams (mg) per capsule or serving.

Nespresso intensity levels as seen on the sleeves.

When you choose a Nespresso pod on their website, you’re presented with its strength out of 12 for Nespresso Vertuo pods and an intensity level of 13 for Original Nespresso pods.

This corresponds to a flavor profile from milder coffees such as lungos or decaffeinated capsules up to intense espressos like ristretto.

However, this scale does not demonstrate how much caffeine is contained within each pod.

You can learn more about Nespresso intensity levels in this in-depth article, where you can find charts for both Nespresso Vertuo and OriginalLine coffee pods.

FAQs about Nespresso caffeine content

Before I close off this article, let’s quickly go over a few key questions people have when researching Nespresso pod caffeine content.

Who knows, maybe this will answer one of the questions you had as well!

How much caffeine is in a decaf Nespresso pod?

Original Nespresso decaf pods have between 1.7 and 2 mg of caffeine. Nespresso Vertuo decaf pods range between 4 and 11 mg of caffeine per serving.

Which Nespresso pod has the most caffeine?

The Nespresso pod with the most caffeine is the Fortado from the Nespresso Vertuo range, with a whopping 195 mg of caffeine per serving.

How do you choose the right Nespresso pod?

You can choose a Nespresso pod based on your preference for the caffeine content, intensity level, and overall flavor.

How much caffeine is in a Nespresso Lungo?

​A Nespresso Lungo pod typically contains between 70 and 110 mg of caffeine per serving, depending on the specific blend.

Is Nespresso stronger than regular coffee?

A standard 8-ounce (240 ml) cup of brewed coffee contains approximately 80 to 100 mg of caffeine. ​

Nespresso pods exhibit a wide range of caffeine content, varying from as low as 1.7 mg to as high as 195 mg per serving, depending on the specific blend.

Therefore, depending on the chosen Nespresso pod, the caffeine content can be either lower or higher than that of a standard cup of coffee.

Conclusion

To sum it up, whether you’re looking for an energy boost throughout the day or want to enjoy a cup of coffee without worrying about how much caffeine is in each pod, Nespresso has various options available to fit your needs.

With their perfectly measured doses of premium coffee beans (minus all the grinding and measuring), Nespresso really takes the guesswork out of brewing.

So, regardless of which line you choose, you can be sure that each and every cup will give you that perfect caffeine kick—perfectly tailored to your taste.

Which Nespresso pod is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

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