Peet's Coffee Caffeine Calculator
Peet's is unusually candid about not knowing its own exact numbers. Its official FAQ states caffeine "falls within a range" for nearly everything it serves — and that range is often wide enough that the smallest and largest ends aren't close. This calculator uses Peet's own official figures where they exist, and clearly labeled compiled per-drink estimates everywhere else.
How much caffeine is in Peet's Coffee? Peet's own FAQ states a 6 oz cup of brewed coffee runs 100–200 mg — a 2× spread for the same size and cup. A shot of espresso is a firmer 70 mg. A 16 oz Caffe Latte or Iced Latte is typically about 140 mg, and a 16 oz cup of Major Dickason's Blend, Peet's flagship dark roast, runs toward 267–330 mg.
Peet's own support pages disagree with each other
Ask Peet's how much caffeine is in an espresso capsule and you'll get two different official answers depending on which of their own help articles you land on: one says 60–90 mg, another says 50–120 mg. Neither is wrong exactly — coffee genuinely does vary — but it's a rare, honest glimpse at how loosely even the company itself holds these numbers.
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Official ranges + compiled figurescaffeine in a 16 oz Caffe Latte
Figures marked "Official" come directly from Peet's own FAQ. Figures marked "Compiled estimate" come from independent testing and Peet's product labeling where Peet's own customer service doesn't publish a per-drink figure. Peet's states caffeine content varies by preparation and roast.
How wide Peet's own ranges really are
Most chains that publish a range keep it fairly tight. Peet's official figures for brewed coffee and capsules are wide enough that the top of the range is roughly double the bottom.
Why the range is so wide, honestly
Peet's is one of the more transparent chains about the reason: coffee is a natural agricultural product, and factors like bean origin, roast level, grind size, water temperature and brew time all shift the final number meaningfully. Rather than pick one figure and imply false precision, Peet's own FAQ simply states the range. It's a more honest answer than a fake-precise single number — it's just also a less useful one if you're trying to hit an exact daily total.
Complete Peet's caffeine chart
Official Peet's figures
| Item | Peet's official figure |
|---|---|
| Brewed coffee, 6 oz | 100–200 mg |
| Decaf brewed coffee, 6 oz | 4–8 mg |
| Espresso shot | 70 mg |
| Decaf espresso shot | 2.4 mg |
| Espresso capsule (one FAQ page) | 60–90 mg |
| Espresso capsule (a different FAQ page) | 50–120 mg |
These come straight from Peet's own customer-facing FAQ, not a third party. The two capsule figures are shown separately on purpose — they're both currently live on Peet's own site and don't match each other.
Compiled per-drink figures — espresso-based, by size
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Latte, hot or iced | 95 mg | 140 mg | 185 mg |
| Cappuccino | 95 mg | 140 mg | 185 mg |
| Caffe Mocha | 95 mg | 140 mg | 185 mg |
| Caffe Americano | 95 mg | 140 mg | 185 mg |
| Caffe Macchiato | 70 mg | 70 mg | 140 mg |
These per-size figures are compiled estimates, not figures Peet's states directly for each named drink — Peet's official position is the 6 oz range and the shot figure above. They're built by scaling the shot-based logic most specialty chains use, and are widely consistent across independent testing.
Compiled figures — brewed coffee, cold brew, iced coffee
| Drink | 16 oz figure |
|---|---|
| Major Dickason's Blend (brewed) | 267–330 mg |
| French Roast (brewed) | ~310 mg |
| Iced Coffee | ~150 mg |
| Cold Brew (bottled, 10.5 oz) | 250 mg |
| Decaf (any blend, brewed) | ~10–20 mg |
Major Dickason's Blend is Peet's signature dark roast and consistently tests as one of the stronger brewed coffees at any major U.S. chain. Note that darker roasts don't inherently mean more caffeine — Major Dickason's strength comes from bean blend and brew ratio, not roast level alone.
What surprises people about Peet's caffeine
- Peet's own official range for a 6 oz coffee is 100–200 mg — a wider spread than almost any other chain publishes for one size.
- Two of Peet's own support pages give different capsule ranges (60–90 mg vs. 50–120 mg), both currently live on Peet's site.
- Major Dickason's Blend, scaled up, can rival or exceed Starbucks' strongest brewed coffee — it's Peet's flagship, and it's genuinely one of the stronger dark roasts sold at scale.
- Peet's Caffe Macchiato barely changes between small and medium in compiled estimates — both land around 70 mg, since the drink is mostly foam with a small amount of milk over the same shot.
- Peet's decaf espresso, at 2.4 mg per shot, is one of the more precisely-stated figures on this whole page — ironically more exact than most of Peet's caffeinated figures.
Peet's vs other chains
| Drink | Caffeine |
|---|---|
| Peet's Major Dickason's Blend, 16 oz (high end) | 330 mg |
| Starbucks Grande Pike Place, brewed | 310 mg |
| Peet's French Roast, 16 oz | 310 mg |
| Peet's Major Dickason's Blend, 16 oz (low end) | 267 mg |
| Peet's Cold Brew, bottled 10.5 oz | 250 mg |
| Peet's Iced Coffee, 16 oz | 150 mg |
| Starbucks Caffè Latte (Grande) | 150 mg |
| Peet's Caffe Latte, 16 oz | 140 mg |
| Dutch Bros latte (medium) | 95 mg |
| Peet's espresso shot | 70 mg |
Peet's brewed coffee, at its high end, is genuinely competitive with the strongest brewed coffee at any major chain — its espresso drinks, by contrast, sit closer to the middle of the pack.
How many Peet's drinks a day is safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cites 400 mg a day as an amount not generally associated with negative effects in healthy adults.
| Drink | Servings to reach 400 mg |
|---|---|
| Espresso shot (70 mg, official) | About 5.7 |
| Medium Caffe Latte (140 mg) | About 2.9 |
| Peet's Iced Coffee, 16 oz (150 mg) | About 2.7 |
| Major Dickason's Blend, 16 oz (up to 330 mg) | About 1.2 |
Because Peet's own figures are ranges rather than fixed points, treat this table as a reasonable guide rather than a precise budget — the honest answer for Peet's specifically is that your actual total could sit meaningfully above or below these numbers depending on how your cup was made. Lower ceilings are commonly cited for some groups: around 200 mg a day in pregnancy, and roughly 100 mg for adolescents. Sensitivity varies a great deal between individuals. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, have a heart condition or anxiety disorder, or take medication that interacts with stimulants.
Peet's Coffee caffeine: frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in Peet's Coffee?
Peet's own FAQ states a 6 oz cup of brewed coffee runs 100–200 mg, and a shot of espresso is 70 mg. Per-drink figures like a 140 mg 16 oz Caffe Latte are compiled estimates, not numbers Peet's states directly for each named drink.
Why does Peet's give a range instead of an exact number?
Peet's own FAQ attributes it to natural variation in preparation — bean origin, roast, grind and brew time all shift the final number. Rather than state one figure and imply false precision, Peet's publishes the range directly.
How much caffeine is in Peet's Major Dickason's Blend?
Compiled estimates place a 16 oz cup between about 267 and 330 mg, making it one of the stronger brewed coffees at any major U.S. chain, competitive with Starbucks' strongest brewed option.
How much caffeine is in a Peet's espresso capsule?
Peet's own support pages give two different answers: one states 60–90 mg per capsule, another states 50–120 mg. Both are currently live on Peet's official site.
How much caffeine is in Peet's decaf?
A 6 oz decaf brewed coffee is 4–8 mg per Peet's own FAQ, and a decaf espresso shot is 2.4 mg — both close enough to zero for virtually anyone.
Is Peet's coffee stronger than Starbucks?
At the high end of Peet's own brewed coffee range, yes — Major Dickason's Blend can match or exceed a Starbucks Grande Pike Place. For espresso drinks like lattes, Peet's and Starbucks land close to each other.
How much caffeine is in Peet's cold brew?
A 10.5 oz bottled Cold Brew is commonly cited at 250 mg — a strong, concentrated figure relative to its size.
Does Peet's publish official caffeine figures?
Yes, but only as ranges for a few base categories — brewed coffee, decaf, and espresso shots — rather than as exact numbers for every named drink on the menu.
Sources and method
Official figures (6 oz brewed range, decaf range, espresso shot, decaf espresso shot, and both capsule ranges) come directly from Peet's Coffee's own customer FAQ pages. Peet's does not publish exact caffeine figures for individual named drinks like lattes or cappuccinos; those figures on this page are compiled estimates from independent testing and product labeling, clearly marked as such throughout, and are scaled using the same 6 oz-to-full-size logic Peet's own figures imply.
- Peet's Coffee — official FAQ, "How much caffeine is in my beverage?"
- Peet's Coffee — official FAQ, "How much caffeine are in your capsules?" and "What is the caffeine content?" (two separate live pages with differing capsule ranges)
- Caffeine Informer — compiled per-drink Peet's caffeine content estimates
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists — guidance on moderate caffeine consumption in pregnancy
This page is an independent reference and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Peet's Coffee. Peet's, Major Dickason's Blend and drink names are trademarks of their respective owner. Because Peet's own figures are ranges, treat every number here as an estimate rather than a precise measurement. Nothing here is medical advice.