The caffeine content by coffee cup varies depends onthe form of preparation (Table 1).In Brazil, the per capita consumption, according to the Associac¸ão Brasileira deIndústrias do Café (ABIC), is currently about 73 L per year,and the filtration method of preparation is the most com-monly used.2A worldwide trend toward increased coffeeconsumption has been noted. The caffeine content of otherbeverages varies, on average, from 32 to 42 mg/150 mL(tea), 32 to 70 mg/330 mL (cola beverages), and approxi-mately 4 mg/150 mL (chocolate flavored milk).