How Come An Espresso Shot Has Less Caffeine Than Your Regular Cup Of (Drip) Joe?

Question

Espresso around 70. A cup of drip around 100. You need like a fistful of ground to make a single shot of E but barely a spoonful for a cup of brew. Ya’ll?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

More water = more caffeine. An espresso shot is more concentrated, but will wear off quicker.