Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) carries more total caffeine per serving (11mg per 12 oz can vs 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg)), but ounce for ounce Arizona Green Tea is actually the stronger drink at about 1mg per fluid ounce against 1. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
Arizona Green Tea vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| Arizona Green Tea | Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg) | 11mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 0.9mg | 0.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 53.3 | 36.4 |
Sources: Arizona Green Tea's figure is verified in our Arizona Green Tea caffeine guide against Arizona published figure / Caffeine Informer (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Arizona Green Tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Arizona Green Tea: the full caffeine guide
- Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Arizona Green Tea or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): 11mg per 12 oz can versus 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg) for Arizona Green Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Arizona Green Tea, at about 0.9mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
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