If coffee makes you shake, steer clear of this brew!
Devil Mountain Coffee Is So High in Caffeine, It’s Dangerous
Updated Nov. 14, 2023
We seriously love coffee at Taste of Home. We’ve had it all, from Starbucks’ over-the-top brews to Folgers’ fast and reliable cups. While our favorites still rank highly in our minds (and on our taste buds), another contender has stepped up to the plate.
Devil Mountain isn’t exactly new to the scene, but it’s majorly raised the caffeine bar—maybe a little too high.
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Devil Mountain Is Dangerously Good
If you crave caffeine on those sleepy weekday mornings, Devil Mountain Black Label could be the answer to all your coffee needs. But what makes it so dangerous?
Devil Mountain Black Label contains 1,555 mg of caffeine. To put that in everyday terms, a 12-oz. cup of this brew equals six times the caffeine you’ll find in an average cup—and more than three times the amount Mayo Clinic says you should have in a day.
So be warned. This coffee packs the kind of punch that might actually be dangerous if you have trouble handling the jitters. Devil Mountain Black Label is the strongest coffee in the world, ranking way higher than any of our fast food java favorites. If you have a low caffeine tolerance, trouble sleeping or a tender tummy, you might want to keep away from this cup o’ joe.
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If You Must Try It
Devil Mountain Black Label isn’t a brew you’re going to find in stores. This coffee is exclusive to the Devil Mountain website and Amazon. You might think Devil Mountain would cost a pretty penny considering that sky-high caffeine level, but the coffee is listed for under $20 per bag. The reviews for Devil Mountain Black Label revere it as a super-strong coffee that’s definitely worth the price tag.
If you want to defy doctors’ orders and try it for yourself, you can get your bag here.
Love Coffee? Try These Copycat Cafe Recipes
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Holiday Peppermint MochaMake spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in coffee liqueur instead of peppermint. —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California
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Sweet Kahlua CoffeeI have this beverage brewing in my slow cooker at my annual Christmas open house. I set out the whipped cream and grated chocolate in festive dishes so guests can help themselves to as much Kahlua-flavored coffee as they'd like.—Ruth Gruchow, Yorba Linda, California
Frosty Caramel CappuccinoThis frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great quick treat to serve with a plate of cookies for the holidays. To make the ice cream topping easier to drizzle, put it in a squeeze bottle, take the cap off and microwave for a few seconds. —Carol Mann, Summerfield, Florida
Hot Ginger CoffeeI like to sit by the fire and sip this coffee on a cold winter day. It's a wonderful warmup after shoveling snow, skiing, skating or snowmobiling. —Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Iced CoffeeWhen my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. Not only did I love it, but I decided to start making my own iced coffee recipe. This easy version is a refreshing alternative to hot coffee. —Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota
Cappuccino PunchWhen I tried this punch at a friend's wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather around the punch bowl when you ladle out this frothy mocha ice cream drink. —Rose Reich, Nampa, Idaho
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Originally Published: March 07, 2019
