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Caffeine content of different brewing methods

For a given type of bean, do different brewing processes and temperatures (drip, French press, Mocha, espresso, cold brew, etc.) produce coffee with different caffeine content? It would seem ...
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How long should I stir French press before "pressing"?

What are the pros/cons and effects of stirring, either "too much" or "too short", in a French press? My rule of thumb for steeping is to let the coffee cool down to a drinkable temperature, then ...
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What is the optimal brewing technique for extracting caffeine?

I was wondering what process, or processes, would yield the highest caffeine quantity at a fixed drink size (Say 200ml). Assuming the same variety of bean, same roast, same quantity, same water ...
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How can I figure out how much caffeine is in my cup?

I haven't been able to find a good way to approximate the amount of caffeine in the coffee I make. Googling yields information like this Mayo Clinic article that mixes serving sizes and brewing ...
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