Death Wish Coffee (brewed) carries more total caffeine per serving (300mg per 8 oz brewed vs 63mg per 1 oz shot), but ounce for ounce espresso is actually the stronger drink at about 63mg per fluid ounce against 38. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
Death Wish Coffee (brewed) vs espresso: the numbers
| Death Wish Coffee (brewed) | espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 300mg per 8 oz brewed | 63mg per 1 oz shot |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 37.5mg | 63.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 1.3 | 6.3 |
Sources: Death Wish Coffee (brewed)'s figure is verified in our Death Wish Coffee (brewed) caffeine guide against Death Wish Coffee published figure (source); espresso's figure is verified in our espresso guide against USDA FoodData Central (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick espresso when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Death Wish Coffee (brewed) when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Death Wish Coffee (brewed): the full caffeine guide
- espresso: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Death Wish Coffee (brewed) or espresso have more caffeine? Death Wish Coffee (brewed): 300mg per 8 oz brewed versus 63mg per 1 oz shot for espresso.
Which is stronger per ounce? espresso, at about 63.0mg per fluid ounce versus 37.5mg for Death Wish Coffee (brewed).
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