Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) has more caffeine than Arizona Green Tea on both counts: 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle against 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg), and about 1mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Arizona Green Tea vs Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| Arizona Green Tea | Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg) | 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 0.9mg | 1.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 53.3 | 19.0 |
Sources: Arizona Green Tea's figure is verified in our Arizona Green Tea caffeine guide against Arizona published figure / Caffeine Informer (source); Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Arizona Green Tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Lipton 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
- Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Arizona Green Tea or Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle versus 7.5mg per 8 oz serving (23 oz can holds ~21.5mg) for Arizona Green Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon), at about 1.2mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Arizona Green Tea.
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