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How much caffeine is in Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha?
Data checked against the source on 2026-10-03 by Oleksii Y.
One 15 fl oz can of Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha has 225 mg of caffeine, according to PepsiCo Product Facts.
How Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha compares
- Strength: 51 mg per 100 ml.
- One 15 fl oz can has as much caffeine as about 2.5 cups of brewed coffee, which has 94.8 mg per 8 fl oz cup.
How much will be left at bedtime?
1 × 15 fl oz can of Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha
Left at 11:00 PM (8 h later), average metabolism
≈ 74 mg
Range 35–113 mg (fast to slow metabolism)
To be at 50 mg or less by bedtime, have 225 mg by 11:24 AM (average) or 4:53 AM (slow metabolism).
What sleep studies found near this dose
- 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.
- Gardiner et al. 2023 (meta-analysis): For a pre-workout serving (217.5 mg), the authors suggest at least 13.2 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 Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha 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 15 fl oz can of Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha (225 mg), about 113 mg is still in your body 5 hours later and about 56 mg after 10 hours. If you clear caffeine slowly (an 8-hour half-life), about 95 mg is left after 10 hours.
Estimated caffeine left at 11:00 PM from one 15 fl oz can (225 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) | ≈ 28 mg | 7–61 mg |
| 12:00 PM (11 h before bed) | ≈ 49 mg | 18–87 mg |
| 3:00 PM (8 h before bed) | ≈ 74 mg | 35–113 mg |
| 6:00 PM (5 h before bed) | ≈ 113 mg | 71–146 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 1 serving.
- Up to 200 mg at one time for healthy adults (EFSA): about 0 servings in one go.
- Up to 200 mg a day in pregnancy (EFSA, NHS): about 0 servings.
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
A 15 fl oz Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha lists 90 mg more caffeine than a 15 fl oz Doubleshot Energy Mocha (135 mg).
Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha vs other Starbucks canned and bottled drinks
- Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha: Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha has more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha per 15 fl oz can: 225 mg vs 135 mg.
- Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can): Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha has less caffeine than Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can) per 100 ml (51 vs 63 mg). Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha: 225 mg per 15 fl oz can; Starbucks Espresso & Cream (can): 120 mg per 6.5 fl oz can (192 ml). Per serving the order flips, because the servings differ in size.
- Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha (bottled): Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha has more caffeine than Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha (bottled) per 100 ml (51 vs 26 mg). Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha: 225 mg per 15 fl oz can; Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha (bottled): 105 mg per 13.7 fl oz bottle.
Common questions
How much caffeine is in Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha?
PepsiCo Product Facts gives 225 mg of caffeine per 15 fl oz can.
How many Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha 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 225 mg per 15 fl oz can, that is about 1 serving if Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha is your only source. In pregnancy the reference is 200 mg a day.
How late can I drink Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha?
With an 11:00 PM bedtime, our model suggests having one serving by about 11:24 AM for average metabolism, or 4:53 AM if you clear caffeine slowly. This is an estimate, not a rule.
Does Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha have more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha?
Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha has more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mocha per 15 fl oz can: 225 mg vs 135 mg.
How long does Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Caffè Mocha stay in your system?
Of the 225 mg in one 15 fl oz can, roughly 113 mg remains after 5 hours and 56 mg after 10 hours with our average 5-hour half-life. From fast to slow metabolism, 10 hours later it is between 22 and 95 mg.
Where the number comes from
- Starbucks Tripleshot Energy - Caffè Mocha - 15 fl oz. PepsiCo Product Facts. GTIN 00012000181290, nutrition facts: "Caffeine 225mg" Accessed 2026-10-02. Source ↗
- Starbucks Doubleshot Energy - Mocha - 15 fl oz. PepsiCo Product Facts. GTIN 00012000028458, nutrition facts: "Caffeine 135mg" Accessed 2026-10-02. Source ↗
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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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