How Much Caffeine Is In Decaf Coffee?

Decaf Coffee: caffeine content calculator
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Updated on 09/03/2024
Decaf Coffee drink

8 Oz

Qty: 1

ml oz

6 mg

Caffeine Amount
low Caffeine Strength
2 Calories
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Decaf coffee isn't the same as caffeine-free coffee, because it still has a little bit of caffeine in it.

No matter where you get your decaf coffee, whether it's a big national chain or the small coffee shop on the corner, it's going to have some caffeine. But don't worry, it's a lot less than regular coffee.

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Decaf Coffee Overview

A study by the University of Florida back in 2006 found out that if you have a 16-ounce cup of decaf drip coffee, it's got between 8.6 and 13.9 milligrams of caffeine. That's not a whole lot, but it's still something.

Now, if we're talking about different coffee brands, each medium-sized cup of their brewed decaf coffee has different amounts of caffeine.


  • Starbucks is on the higher side, with about 15 to 30 mg of caffeine.

  • Dunkin Donuts has around 7 to 18 mg, so that's a little less.

  • McCafe is similar to Dunkin, with about 8 to 14 mg of caffeine.

  • If you use those K-cup pods, you're only getting between 2 to 4 mg—barely there!

  • Tim Hortons has about 6 to 15 mg in their decaf, so it's a safe bet.

  • Caribou Coffee is on the lowest end, with just about 4 to 6 mg of caffeine.



So, even with decaf coffee, you're still getting a tiny caffeine buzz, but it's much, much less than a regular cup of joe.

Ingredients in Decaf Coffee

"Decaffeinated Arabica Coffee Beans, Water"

In every 8-ounce (237 ml) Decaf Coffee serving, you're getting 0 grams of sugar, adding up to the total 2 calories.

Good to know: Decaf Coffee is sugar free

Decaf Coffee high in caffeine?

Decaf Coffee contains 0.8 mg of caffeine per fl oz (3 mg per 100 ml). A 8 fl oz can has a total of 6 mg of caffeine.

Total Caffeine (mg)

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Starbucks Triple Shot Energy (225 mg)
Monster Energy (160 mg)
Red Bull (80 mg)
Decaf Coffee (6 mg)
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Where To Buy

Maxwell House The Original Roast Decaf Medium Roast Ground Coffee (29.3 oz Canister)
Maxwell House The Original Roast Decaf Medium Roast Ground Coffee (29.3 oz Canister)​ Price $9.33 ($0.32 / Ounce)
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Decaf Canister Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 24 Ounce
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Decaf Canister Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 24 Ounce​ Price $7.32 ($0.30 / Ounce)
McCafe Decaf Premium Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods 84 Count
McCafe Decaf Premium Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods 84 Count​ Price $30.37 ($0.36 / Count)

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