KeVita Master Brew kombucha has more caffeine: 76mg per 15.2 oz bottle against 63mg per 1 oz shot, a gap of 13mg. Measured by concentration the order is reversed, at 63mg per fl oz versus 5mg.
KeVita Master Brew kombucha vs espresso: the numbers
| KeVita Master Brew kombucha | Espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 76mg per 15.2 oz bottle | 63mg per 1 oz shot |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 5mg | 63mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg | 5 | 6 |
| Source | Caffeine Informer | USDA FoodData Central |
Both figures were checked against their source before this page went up: KeVita Master Brew kombucha against Caffeine Informer (source) and espresso against USDA FoodData Central (source). Brewed drinks and cocoa foods vary by batch, so published figures are averages rather than guarantees.
What the gap means in practice
KeVita Master Brew kombucha is doing the real work here. The practical question is not which number is bigger but whether espresso is small enough to ignore in your day: at 63mg per 1 oz shot you would need 6 servings to reach the 400mg reference point, against 5 for KeVita Master Brew kombucha.
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Caffeine in this category is a label question, not a marketing one: browse kombucha on Amazon and read the nutrition panel before you buy a case.
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.
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FAQ
Does KeVita Master Brew kombucha or espresso have more caffeine? KeVita Master Brew kombucha, at 76mg per 15.2 oz bottle against 63mg per 1 oz shot for espresso.
How much caffeine is in KeVita Master Brew kombucha? 76mg per 15.2 oz bottle, which works out to about 5mg per fl oz. The figure comes from Caffeine Informer.
Is espresso caffeine free? No. Espresso carries 63mg per 1 oz shot. It is a small amount, but small is not the same as none.
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