How much caffeine is in Nespresso Vertuo Coffee?
A 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee has 170 to 200 mg of caffeine.
That's about 2 cups of brewed coffee, and 46% 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 65 mg is still in you at an 11 pm bedtime. That might affect your sleep.
Ranges: the chart uses the middle of the published range (185 mg for this size).
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Sizes
| Size | Volume | Caffeine | mg per fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) shown above | 7.77 fl oz (230 ml) | 170 to 200 mg | 24 |
| 14 fl oz cup (XL) | 14 fl oz (414 ml) | 170 to 200 mg | 13 |
| 18 fl oz carafe | 18 fl oz (532 ml) | 200 mg | 11 |
Source: nespresso.com · checked 10 Nov 2026
Latest time to drink it
For an 11 pm bedtime, most people should finish a 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee by about 1:05 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 | 6:05 am | 11:05 am | 4:05 pm |
| 10 pm | 7:05 am | 12:05 pm | 5:05 pm |
| 11 pm | 8:05 am | 1:05 pm | 6:05 pm |
| Midnight | 9:05 am | 2:05 pm | 7:05 pm |
| 1 am | 10:05 am | 3:05 pm | 8:05 pm |
For a 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee, 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 a 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee peaks in your blood about 75 minutes after you start it, at roughly 158 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 | 130 mg | 86 mg | 57 mg | 37 mg |
So one had at 3 pm leaves about 65 mg at 11 pm. How long caffeine lasts explains the curve.
How it compares
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee is stronger than 100% of the 22 coffees made at home we track, by caffeine per serving.
Per fluid ounce (24 mg) it is stronger than 67% of them.
To reach 400 mg in a day you would need about 2 of these.
Less caffeine
- Death Wish Coffee 140 to 210 mg, 6 fl oz cup
- Nespresso Diavolitto 150 mg, 1 espresso
- Half-Caff Coffee 120 mg, Small pot
FAQ
Is Nespresso Vertuo Coffee high in caffeine?
Yes. A 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee has 170 to 200 mg, which is 1.9 times an 8 fl oz cup of brewed coffee (95 mg).
How much caffeine is in 14 fl oz cup of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee?
A 14 fl oz cup (XL) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee has 170 to 200 mg of caffeine, the same as than a 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee.
How much caffeine is in 18 fl oz carafe of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee?
An 18 fl oz carafe of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee has 200 mg of caffeine, 15 mg more than a 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee.
Can I drink Nespresso Vertuo Coffee at night?
Not if you want to sleep well. Had at 7 pm, it leaves about 113 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 1:05 pm.
How long does the caffeine in Nespresso Vertuo Coffee last?
It peaks about 75 minutes after you start it. Of the 170 to 200 mg, about 86 mg is still in you 6 hours later and 37 mg after 12 hours, for an average adult with a 5-hour half-life.
Does Nespresso Vertuo Coffee have more caffeine than Red Bull?
Yes. A 7.77 fl oz cup (Coffee or Alto) of Nespresso Vertuo Coffee has 170 to 200 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.