Tag: Hot chocolate caffeine content

According to the USDA, a typical 100g serving of raw cacao contains around 230mg of caffeine, but much less makes it into your cup. So, is Mexican hot chocolate caffeinated? The short answer is yes, it contains a small amount of caffeine from the cocoa solids, alongside another gentler stimulant called theobromine.

According to research, the amount of caffeine in hot chocolate is significantly less than in coffee, with an average cup containing just 5-25 mg. This means that while most hot chocolate does have some caffeine, it is not a highly caffeinated beverage.