How much caffeine is in Nespresso Diavolitto?
One espresso of Nespresso Diavolitto has 150 mg of caffeine.
That's about one and a half cups of brewed coffee, and 38% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for most healthy adults.
Source: nespresso.com · checked 10 Nov 2026
When did you have it?
Had at 3 pm, about 53 mg is still in you at an 11 pm bedtime. That might affect your sleep.
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Latest time to drink it
For an 11 pm bedtime, most people should finish one espresso of Nespresso Diavolitto by about 2:35 pm. The table works it out for other bedtimes and for how sensitive you are: it is the latest time to start one so that the caffeine left stays under the line all night.
| Bedtime | Very sensitive under 25 mg | Average under 50 mg | Not very sensitive under 100 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 pm | 7:35 am | 12:35 pm | 5:35 pm |
| 10 pm | 8:35 am | 1:35 pm | 6:35 pm |
| 11 pm | 9:35 am | 2:35 pm | 7:35 pm |
| Midnight | 10:35 am | 3:35 pm | 8:35 pm |
| 1 am | 11:35 am | 4:35 pm | 9:35 pm |
For one espresso of Nespresso Diavolitto, average clearance (half-life 5 h), 8 hours of sleep. "Any time" means even one at bedtime stays under the line.
How long it lasts
The caffeine from one espresso of Nespresso Diavolitto peaks in your blood about 75 minutes after you start it, at roughly 128 mg. Half of it is gone in about 5 hours for an average adult; that ranges from roughly 3 to 7 hours, and longer in pregnancy or with some medicines.
| Time after | 3 hours | 6 hours | 9 hours | 12 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still in you | 105 mg | 70 mg | 46 mg | 30 mg |
So one had at 3 pm leaves about 53 mg at 11 pm. How long caffeine lasts explains the curve.
How it compares
Nespresso Diavolitto is stronger than 90% of the 22 coffees made at home we track, by caffeine per serving.
To reach 400 mg in a day you would need about 2½ of these.
Less caffeine
- Half-Caff Coffee 120 mg, Small pot
- Nespresso Kazaar 120 mg, 1 espresso
- Nescafé Instant Coffee 113 mg, 12 fl oz cup
More caffeine
- Death Wish Coffee 140 to 210 mg, 6 fl oz cup
- Nespresso Vertuo Coffee 170 to 200 mg, 7.77 fl oz cup
FAQ
Is Nespresso Diavolitto high in caffeine?
Yes. One espresso of Nespresso Diavolitto has 150 mg, which is 1.6 times an 8 fl oz cup of brewed coffee (95 mg).
Can I drink Nespresso Diavolitto at night?
Not if you want to sleep well. Had at 7 pm, it leaves about 92 mg in an average adult at an 11 pm bedtime, above the 50 mg most people sleep fine with. The latest time for an 11 pm bedtime is about 2:35 pm.
How long does the caffeine in Nespresso Diavolitto last?
It peaks about 75 minutes after you start it. Of the 150 mg, about 70 mg is still in you 6 hours later and 30 mg after 12 hours, for an average adult with a 5-hour half-life.
Does Nespresso Diavolitto have more caffeine than Red Bull?
Yes. One espresso of Nespresso Diavolitto has 150 mg; an 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull has 80 mg.
Method and limits
The caffeine figure comes from nespresso.com; recipes, brewing and batches vary, so a real serving can differ. The curves use a standard one-compartment model with an average 5-hour half-life and a sleep-friendly line of 50 mg; your own body may clear caffeine faster or slower. How it works has the details.
These are estimates for information, not medical advice.