How Much Caffeine Per Day in Australia? FSANZ Guide

Caffeine from coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, chocolate and other listed sources contributes to the same daily total. FSANZ’s current consumer guidance lists a maximum of 400 mg per day from all sources for adults over 18, including a maximum of 200 mg in a single serving. These figures are maximum levels, not consumption targets.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, FSANZ lists a maximum of 200 mg per day from all sources. This is stated only as the published FSANZ maximum, not personalised advice.

What counts toward the total?

Count caffeine from every source you consume, including:

• coffee and espresso drinks
• black, green and other caffeinated teas
• cola and energy drinks
• chocolate and cocoa products
• foods or supplements that list caffeine

Serving size and preparation matter. Check the label or current product information where an amount is provided; do not assume every cup has the same caffeine content.

Tea and coffee do not have one universal number

Cup size, coffee strength, tea-leaf quantity, water temperature and steeping time can change the amount in a drink.

NutriThrive’s live Darjeeling Black Tea page currently lists approximately 40 to 50 mg caffeine per cup using 1 to 2 teaspoons, 85 to 90°C water and a 3 to 5 minute steep. That is a preparation-based estimate, not a laboratory result for every cup.

A useful comparison is therefore the whole serving and the whole day, not the drink name alone.

A simple way to compare caffeinated drinks

1. Note the actual serving size.
2. Check the label or current product information.
3. Record caffeine from all listed food and drink sources.
4. Add the amounts across the day.
5. Allow for stronger brews, larger cups and multiple shots.

Darjeeling tea serving context

NutriThrive Darjeeling Black Tea is 100% loose-leaf tea sourced from a family farm in Darjeeling and packed in Truganina, Melbourne. As checked on 8 September 2026, the live PDP lists it in stock at $7.50 for 100 g, with approximately 50 cups per pack.

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Frequently asked questions

What maximum does FSANZ list for adults?

FSANZ lists no more than 400 mg per day from all sources for adults over 18, with a maximum of 200 mg in a single serving. These are maximum levels, not targets.

Does tea count?

Yes. Caffeine from tea counts with caffeine from coffee and other listed food and drink sources.

Is every cup of Darjeeling tea 40 to 50 mg?

No. NutriThrive’s PDP gives an approximate amount for its suggested preparation. Leaf quantity and brewing method can change the cup.

Is the pregnancy figure a recommendation?

No. FSANZ lists 200 mg per day from all sources as a maximum for pregnancy and breastfeeding; the figure is not a target or personalised recommendation.

Where are the current product details?

Use the live Darjeeling Black Tea PDP for current price, stock, ingredients, brewing and delivery details.

Food-information disclaimer: This guide summarises published food guidance and product information. It does not provide personalised advice.

Sources checked 8 September 2026

• FSANZ caffeine consumer guidance
• FSANZ Proposal P1056, background only; no claim that proposed implementation requirements already apply
• NutriThrive Darjeeling Black Tea PDP