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Americano
An Americano is espresso diluted with hot water — it has the same caffeine as the espresso shots used, just a larger volume. It's a solid choice when you want a full-sized coffee without extra milk calories, and it fits easily into your daily caffeine budget.
Track espresso shots; stay under 300mg caffeine/day total
The dilution with water doesn't reduce caffeine — it's purely about taste and volume. A single-shot Americano has roughly 63mg of caffeine; a double-shot has about 126mg. Perfectly reasonable within a 300mg/day limit, especially if it's your only caffeinated drink of the day.
Safer Alternatives:
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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