Business · 5 days ago

Costa cappuccino has more caffeine than four cans of Red Bull

A new study reveals a medium Costa cappuccino contains 325 milligrams of caffeine, vastly more than Starbucks. Consumer champion Which? analysed coffee shop drinks to find huge variations in caffeine levels. Costa also leads in espresso and flat white caffeine, while Caffe Nero's cappuccino levels have doubled.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 August 2026 at 5:39

Reported by The Sun · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

How do coffee chains compete? How much caffeine is too much? Who checks what we eat? Why do caffeine levels vary?

More briefs

BusinessIceland supermarket boss tells the Chancellor to cut business taxes for employers BusinessNorwich trains face disruption in September and October for rail works BusinessEngland's free bus pass age will rise to 67 by April 2028 BusinessBritish tourist visits to Japan up 40.8% since 2019 TechnologyGoogle paying £260m to settle UK Play Store developer lawsuit BusinessSnack makers warn new UK rules could undo years of reformulation work More business stories → Browse all stories →