Bai Antioxidant Infusion carries more total caffeine per serving (55mg per 18 oz bottle vs 47mg per 8 oz cup), but ounce for ounce brewed black tea is actually the stronger drink at about 6mg per fluid ounce against 3. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Bai Antioxidant Infusion vs brewed black tea: the numbers
| Bai Antioxidant Infusion | brewed black tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 55mg per 18 oz bottle | 47mg per 8 oz cup |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 3.1mg | 5.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 7.3 | 8.5 |
Sources: Bai Antioxidant Infusion's figure is verified in our Bai Antioxidant Infusion caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); brewed black tea's figure is verified in our brewed black tea guide against USDA FoodData Central (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick brewed black tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Bai Antioxidant Infusion 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
- Bai Antioxidant Infusion: the full caffeine guide
- brewed black tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Bai Antioxidant Infusion or brewed black tea have more caffeine? Bai Antioxidant Infusion: 55mg per 18 oz bottle versus 47mg per 8 oz cup for brewed black tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? brewed black tea, at about 5.9mg per fluid ounce versus 3.1mg for Bai Antioxidant Infusion.
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