Caffeine

Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive drug in the world. Use of this stimulant is encouraged in most workplaces, although it can be physically addictive.

Caffeine Chem

1,3,7-trimethylxanthine

Dosage

Caffeinated carbonated beverages contain from 20-70 mg of caffeine. A cup of coffee contains between 65 and 175 mg. A cup or glass of tea typically contains 40-70 mg. A chocolate bar contains about 30 mg. Caffeine pills such as Vivarin contain 200 mg. Caffeinated mints generally contain 5-10 mg each.

Taxa Containing Caffeine

• Camellia sinensis (Tea)
• Coffea arabica (Coffee)
• Cola nitida (Kola nut)
• Ilex guayusa 2.00%
• Ilex paraguariensis (Yerba maté)
• Paullinia cupana (Guarana) 5.00% Seeds, maximum reported value.
• Theobroma cacao