Latte vs Caffè mocha: caffeine compared
Caffè mocha (16 oz) has 175 mg of caffeine, 25 mg more than Latte (16 oz (2 shots), 150 mg) — 1.2× as much per serving. Per fluid ounce, Caffè mocha is the stronger drink: 10.9 mg/oz versus 9.4 mg/oz.
| Latte | Caffè mocha | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 16 oz (2 shots) | 16 oz |
| Caffeine per serving | 150 mg | 175 mg |
| Per fl oz | 9.4 mg | 10.9 mg |
| Share of 400 mg/day | 38% | 44% |
| Servings to reach 400 mg | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Hours until under 50 mg | 7.9 h | 9.0 h |
| Last one for an 11 PM bedtime · standard (50 mg) | 3:05 PM | 1:58 PM |
| Last one for an 11 PM bedtime · sensitive (25 mg) | 10:05 AM | 8:58 AM |
| Share of the 200 mg pregnancy limit | 75% | 88% |
One serving of each, over 16 hours
Common questions
Which has more caffeine, Latte or Caffè mocha?
Caffè mocha (16 oz) has about 175 mg versus 150 mg in Latte (16 oz (2 shots)): 25 mg more, or 1.2× as much.
Which is stronger per ounce, Latte or Caffè mocha?
Caffè mocha: about 10.9 mg per fl oz versus 9.4 mg for Latte. Serving size decides the total you actually drink.
How many Latte servings equal one Caffè mocha?
About 1.2 servings of Latte (16 oz (2 shots)) match the caffeine in one Caffè mocha (16 oz).
When should I stop drinking Latte or Caffè mocha before bed?
For an 11 PM bedtime with a 50 mg limit and a 5-hour half-life: last Latte by 3:05 PM, last Caffè mocha by 1:58 PM. Half-life varies from about 1.5 to 9.5 hours between people.
Method
Caffeine per labeled serving, from the same drink table every calculator here uses (FDA/USDA reference amounts and manufacturer labels; see caffeine content of every drink). Brewed drinks vary batch to batch, so read these as typical values. Decay uses a 5-hour average half-life with a 45-minute absorption ramp; cutoff = bedtime − 5 h × log₂(dose ÷ limit). Percentages use the FDA's 400 mg/day figure for healthy adults and the 200 mg/day limit ACOG gives for pregnancy.
Source — Latte: Starbucks — Caffè Latte nutrition (Grande), checked 2026-10-13.
Source — Caffè mocha: Starbucks — Caffè Mocha nutrition (Grande), checked 2026-10-13.