Strongest Coffee Orders (High Caffeine Drinks)

When you need the drink to do work. Shot counts and espresso types are listed for every order.

Order it like this

Local Coffee Shop

8 oz Double Cortado

  • Four shots espresso
  • Whole milk, steamed to 140°
  • Thin microfoam, no latte art needed

Local Coffee Shop

12 oz Ethiopia Pour Over

  • Single origin, light roast
  • No milk, no sugar
  • Ask for it slightly cooled before drinking

Starbucks

Tall Iced Shaken Espresso

  • Blonde Espresso, 2 shots
  • Splash of almond milk
  • 1 pump sugar-free vanilla
  • Light ice

How to order these without fumbling

  • Extra shots beat a bigger size for caffeine per ounce.
  • Blonde espresso carries slightly more caffeine than signature.
  • Cold brew is usually the highest-caffeine item on the menu.

All strong coffee orders

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