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How much caffeine is in Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can)?
Data checked against the source on 2026-10-03 by Oleksii Y.
One 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml) of Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) has 120 mg of caffeine, according to PepsiCo Product Facts.
How Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) compares
- Strength: 63 mg per 100 ml.
- One 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml) has as much caffeine as about 1.5 cups of brewed coffee, which has 94.8 mg per 8 fl oz cup.
How much will be left at bedtime?
1 × 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml) of Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can)
Left at 11:00 PM (8 h later), average metabolism
≈ 40 mg
Range 19–60 mg (fast to slow metabolism)
To be at 50 mg or less by bedtime, have 120 mg by 3:56 PM (average) or 12:09 PM (slow metabolism).
What sleep studies found near this dose
- Gardiner et al. 2025 (randomized trial): In 23 healthy young men, 100 mg taken 12, 8 or 4 hours before bed had no significant effect on measured or self-rated sleep.
- Gardiner et al. 2023 (meta-analysis): To avoid losing sleep time, the authors suggest a coffee (107 mg per 250 ml) at least 8.8 hours before bed.
Estimate from a simple model: half-life of 3, 5 or 8 hours, 50 mg bedtime target. How we calculate
How long does Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) stay in your system?
Our model halves caffeine every 5 hours for average metabolism, and every 3 or 8 hours for fast or slow metabolism. From one 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml) of Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) (120 mg), about 60 mg is still in your body 5 hours later and about 30 mg after 10 hours. If you clear caffeine slowly (an 8-hour half-life), about 50 mg is left after 10 hours.
Estimated caffeine left at 11:00 PM from one 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml) (120 mg), using a half-life of 5 hours for average metabolism and 3 to 8 hours for the range. How we calculate
| Had at | Left at bedtime (average) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM (15 h before bed) | ≈ 15 mg | 4–33 mg |
| 12:00 PM (11 h before bed) | ≈ 26 mg | 9–46 mg |
| 3:00 PM (8 h before bed) | ≈ 40 mg | 19–60 mg |
| 6:00 PM (5 h before bed) | ≈ 60 mg | 38–78 mg |
How many fit in a day?
Reference amounts are for caffeine from all sources combined. Counted at the upper end of the stated amount, one serving at a time:
- Up to 400 mg a day for most healthy adults (FDA, EFSA): about 3 servings.
- Up to 200 mg at one time for healthy adults (EFSA): about 1 serving in one go.
- Up to 200 mg a day in pregnancy (EFSA, NHS): about 1 serving.
These are reference amounts for groups of people, not a personal limit. Some people feel jittery or sleep worse on much less. See the cutoff calculator for timing.
Good to know
PepsiCo lists this can under the name "Starbucks Espresso – Espresso and Cream".
Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) vs other Starbucks canned and bottled drinks
- Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha: Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) has more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha per 100 ml (63 vs 30 mg). Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can): 120 mg per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml); Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha: 135 mg per 15 fl oz can. Per serving the order flips, because the servings differ in size.
- Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha: Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) has more caffeine than Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha per 100 ml (63 vs 51 mg). Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can): 120 mg per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml); Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha: 225 mg per 15 fl oz can. Per serving the order flips, because the servings differ in size.
- Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha (bottled): Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) has more caffeine than Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha (bottled) per 100 ml (63 vs 26 mg). Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can): 120 mg per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml); Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha (bottled): 105 mg per 13.7 fl oz bottle.
Common questions
How much caffeine is in Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can)?
PepsiCo Product Facts gives 120 mg of caffeine per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml).
How many Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) servings can I have in a day?
The FDA and EFSA cite up to 400 mg of caffeine a day, from all sources combined, for most healthy adults. At 120 mg per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml), that is about 3 servings if Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) is your only source. In pregnancy the reference is 200 mg a day.
How late can I drink Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can)?
With an 11:00 PM bedtime, our model suggests having one serving by about 3:56 PM for average metabolism, or 12:09 PM if you clear caffeine slowly. This is an estimate, not a rule.
Does Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) have more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha?
Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) has more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha per 100 ml (63 vs 30 mg). Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can): 120 mg per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml); Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha: 135 mg per 15 fl oz can. Per serving the order flips, because the servings differ in size.
How long does Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) stay in your system?
Of the 120 mg in one 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml), roughly 60 mg remains after 5 hours and 30 mg after 10 hours with our average 5-hour half-life. From fast to slow metabolism, 10 hours later it is between 12 and 50 mg.
Where the number comes from
- Starbucks Espresso - Espresso and Cream - 6.5 fl oz. PepsiCo Product Facts. GTIN 00012000001772, nutrition facts: "Caffeine 120mg" Accessed 2026-10-02. Source ↗
Recipes and labels change. If a number here no longer matches the label, the label wins.
General information, not medical advice
If you feel unwell after caffeine — for example chest pain, a fast or irregular heartbeat that does not settle, fainting, confusion or trouble breathing — get urgent medical help. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, take medication, or have a heart, liver or anxiety condition, high blood pressure or a sleep disorder, ask a doctor or pharmacist what amount is right for you.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2024). Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much? FDA Consumer Updates. fda.gov ↗
- European Food Safety Authority. Caffeine | EFSA. EFSA topic page (summary of the 2015 Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine). efsa.europa.eu ↗
- NHS. Foods to avoid in pregnancy. NHS. nhs.uk ↗
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