How much caffeine is in Affogato?

An Affogato contains 63 mg of caffeine in a 90 ml (3 fl oz) serving.

Caffeine is a stimulant compound that blocks adenosine receptors and raises central nervous system alertness (definition). At 63 mg in 90 ml, the drink’s concentration is 70 mg per 100 ml (calculation: 63 mg × 100/90 = 70 mg per 100 ml). This concentration is below a typical 240 ml drip coffee that contains 96 mg per 240 ml in the TrackCaffeine dataset (/dataset/), so one Affogato equals about 0.7× a 240 ml cup of drip coffee (calculation: 63 mg ÷ 96 mg = 0.656 ≈ 0.7; dataset reference: 96 mg per 240 ml, /dataset/). The figure 63 mg is the measured serving amount used on this page and is the number to compare when planning daily intake.

The subjective effects of 63 mg are typically milder than a full cup of drip coffee: 63 mg is 16% of the 400 mg/day guidance used for healthy adults (16% = 63 mg ÷ 400 mg; guidance source: EFSA, 2015). For many adults, a single 63 mg dose produces a noticeable increase in alertness for several hours and is commonly perceived as a light to moderate caffeinated serving rather than a high-dose stimulant.

How long Affogato stays in your system

Half-life is the time it takes for the bloodstream concentration of a substance to fall by half (definition). TrackCaffeine models caffeine elimination as first-order with a population-average half-life of 5.7 hours (TrackCaffeine model, population-average half-life 5.7 hours). The decay equation used here is: remaining = dose × 0.5^(hours / 5.7). For this Affogato dose (63 mg) the arithmetic is:

3 hours: remaining = 63 mg × 0.5^(3 / 5.7) = 63 mg × 0.6947 ≈ 43.8 mg (rounded to 44 mg) (calculation and half-life source: TrackCaffeine, 5.7 h). 6 hours: remaining = 63 mg × 0.5^(6 / 5.7) = 63 mg × 0.4810 ≈ 30.3 mg (≈30 mg). 9 hours: remaining = 63 mg × 0.5^(9 / 5.7) = 63 mg × 0.3347 ≈ 21.1 mg (≈21 mg). 12 hours: remaining = 63 mg × 0.5^(12 / 5.7) = 63 mg × 0.2327 ≈ 14.7 mg (≈15 mg). Each of these values uses the same 5.7 hour half-life assumption and shows how measurable caffeine from this single 63 mg serving persists for many hours (model citation: TrackCaffeine population-average half-life 5.7 h).

Example clock times: if the Affogato is consumed at 15:00, the model predicts about 44 mg at 18:00, 30 mg at 21:00, 21 mg at 00:00, and 15 mg at 03:00 (times derived from the same arithmetic above, using hours-after-dose = 3, 6, 9, 12; model source: TrackCaffeine, 5.7 h). These values are population averages and individual elimination will differ with age, liver function, medication use, and genetic factors (caveat: individual variability).

The 63 mg caffeine in this Affogato represents 16% of a 400 mg daily guidance used for healthy adults (63 mg ÷ 400 mg = 0.1575 → 16%; guidance source: EFSA, 2015). EFSA also notes a 200 mg/day guidance for pregnant women (EFSA, 2015), so an Affogato would be about 31.5% of that pregnancy limit (63 mg ÷ 200 mg = 0.315 → 31.5%; EFSA, 2015). These are guideline figures and not personalized medical advice (caveat).

For sleep planning, caffeine consumed six hours before bedtime can meaningfully reduce total sleep time: a randomized placebo-controlled trial found that 400 mg taken 6 hours before bedtime cost over an hour of sleep (Drake et al., 2013). Using the same elimination model here, a 63 mg Affogato taken 6 hours before bed leaves approximately 30 mg in circulation (calculation: 63 mg × 0.5^(6/5.7) ≈ 30 mg; model source: TrackCaffeine, half-life 5.7 h), which is substantially less than 400 mg but not zero. If sleep is the priority, use our last-cup planning tool to estimate timing for your bedtime (/tools/last-cup-before-bed/) or run individual half-life scenarios in the caffeine half-life calculator (/tools/caffeine-calculator/).

Cautionary groups: pregnant people should consider the 200 mg/day EFSA guidance (EFSA, 2015); adolescents and those with caffeine sensitivity should reduce intake below the adult guidance and monitor symptoms such as palpitations or sleep disruption (general caveat; consult a clinician for personalized limits).

Within its category, an Affogato at 63 mg sits exactly with other single-shot espressos in our dataset: Espresso (single) 63 mg, Ristretto 63 mg, Macchiato 63 mg and Cappuccino 63 mg (/caffeine-in/espresso-single/, /caffeine-in/ristretto/, /caffeine-in/macchiato/, /caffeine-in/cappuccino/). Those drinks share the same per-shot caffeine total even when volume differs, which emphasizes that caffeine content in espresso-based beverages often tracks the number of espresso shots rather than the cup volume.

Against larger milk drinks or diluted espresso: Latte (240 ml) at 68 mg (/caffeine-in/latte/) and Americano (240 ml) at 126 mg (/caffeine-in/americano/) show two different patterns — milk increases volume with little extra caffeine, while added water or extra shots increases caffeine. The Affogato’s 63 mg is closer to a small latte (68 mg) than to a 240 ml Americano (126 mg), so it is a light-to-moderate caffeine choice relative to many full-size espresso-based drinks.

What changes the number for Affogato

The 63 mg number for Affogato is tied to the 90 ml serving and the espresso shot(s) used in that preparation; in our dataset Affogato is classified under espresso-based drinks and assigned the same single-shot caffeine figure as an Espresso (single) at 63 mg (/caffeine-in/espresso-single/). A plain statement: this page’s 63 mg reflects the typical single-shot espresso used in a 90 ml Affogato serving (dataset source: /dataset/).

What changes this amount in practice: the espresso dose (single vs double), the shot style (ristretto vs lungo), and the coffee used (bean origin, roast, grind). For comparison inside our dataset: Espresso (double) is 126 mg (/caffeine-in/espresso-double/), Ristretto is 63 mg (/caffeine-in/ristretto/), and Latte (240 ml) is 68 mg (/caffeine-in/latte/). These listed values show that an espresso-style drink can be identical in reported caffeine content even when volume changes (for example, Ristretto and Espresso (single) both 63 mg) because our dataset reports measured caffeine per standard recipe (/dataset/).

Practical caveats: single figures are estimates because real-world variability exists. Extraction yield changes with tamp pressure and grind size (mechanism), and bean-to-bean variation alters caffeine per dose. A true decaf Affogato will be much lower in caffeine; see our Decaf Espresso guide for typical residual caffeine ranges (/guides/decaf-espresso-caffeine-guide/). In short: the 63 mg number is the dataset value for the standard 90 ml serving; adjusting shots, extraction, or bean will change the actual mg consumed.

• Espresso (single), 63 mg
• Ristretto, 63 mg
• Macchiato, 63 mg
• Espresso (double), 126 mg (if two shots are used)

Where this figure comes from

The 63 mg value on this page comes from the TrackCaffeine open dataset aggregation, which compiles measured beverage entries and standard recipes from laboratory databases and manufacturer disclosures (/dataset/). The single-shot espresso figure used for Affogato matches the Espresso (single) entry in our dataset at 63 mg (/caffeine-in/espresso-single/) and is applied to the 90 ml serving described here.

Published values differ because studies and databases use different recipes, sample sizes, extraction methods, and laboratory assays (mechanism). We will update this page if a new laboratory analysis or a revised entry in the primary dataset replaces the current 63 mg value (transparency rule). For broader guidance on acceptable daily limits we reference EFSA (2015) and for sleep impact we reference Drake et al. (2013) (sources: EFSA, 2015; Drake et al., 2013).

Bottom line

Bottom line: an Affogato (90 ml) contains 63 mg caffeine, which equals 70 mg per 100 ml (calculation) and is about 16% of a 400 mg daily guidance (63 mg ÷ 400 mg = 16%; EFSA, 2015). Using a 5.7 hour population half-life (TrackCaffeine model), the single 63 mg dose decays to approximately 44 mg after 3 hours, 30 mg after 6 hours, 21 mg after 9 hours, and 15 mg after 12 hours (calculations shown; model source: TrackCaffeine). This page’s 63 mg figure is the dataset value for the standard 90 ml serving and is updated when primary data change (/dataset/).