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Not necessarily true, filter extracts more caffeine than espresso at the same soluble extraction levels:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etnMr8oUSDo

The truth is there is not enough scientific research to compare all brewing methods. Espresso uses high pressure but very short brew times, but filter uses more water and longer brew times therefore the coffee comes out totally different, and that's before we even talk about different grind sizes and roast levels.



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