To find out how different caffeinated drinks stack up, mbg spoke with integrative medicine doctors and registered dietitians. Here’s how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, matcha, and more—plus the health benefits of each. “Because cold brew requires more coffee grounds and a longer steeping time than regular coffee, it may have more caffeine per cup than a typical brew,” registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen, R.D., once told mbg. However, if diluted with water or milks, the caffeine content may equal out. Along with antioxidants, like the anti-inflammatory compound chlorogenic acid2, coffee has also been shown to have a beneficial impact3 on brain health, fatty liver, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, integrative medicine doctor Marvin Singh, M.D., tells mbg. Those who are simply trying to cut back on caffeine may switch to decaf and then slowly remove coffee altogether, to help reduce caffeine withdrawal symptoms.
