Gold Peak Sweet Tea has more caffeine than Arizona Green Tea on both counts: 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle against 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg), and about 3mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Arizona Green Tea vs Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the numbers
| Arizona Green Tea | Gold Peak Sweet Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg) | 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 0.9mg | 2.6mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 53.3 | 8.3 |
Sources: Arizona Green Tea's figure is verified in our Arizona Green Tea caffeine guide against Arizona published figure / Caffeine Informer (source); Gold Peak Sweet Tea's figure is verified in our Gold Peak Sweet Tea 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 Gold Peak Sweet Tea 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
- Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Arizona Green Tea or Gold Peak Sweet Tea have more caffeine? Gold Peak Sweet Tea: 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle versus 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg) for Arizona Green Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Gold Peak Sweet Tea, at about 2.6mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Arizona Green Tea.
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