OLIPOP Vintage Cola carries more total caffeine per serving (50mg per 12 oz can 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 4. 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.
brewed black tea vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the numbers
| brewed black tea | OLIPOP Vintage Cola | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 47mg per 8 oz cup | 50mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 5.9mg | 4.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
Sources: brewed black tea's figure is verified in our brewed black tea caffeine guide against USDA FoodData Central (source); OLIPOP Vintage Cola's figure is verified in our OLIPOP Vintage Cola guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick brewed black tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and OLIPOP Vintage Cola 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
- brewed black tea: the full caffeine guide
- OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does brewed black tea or OLIPOP Vintage Cola have more caffeine? OLIPOP Vintage Cola: 50mg per 12 oz can 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 4.2mg for OLIPOP Vintage Cola.
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