brewed black tea has more caffeine than Twisted Tea on both counts: 47mg per 8 oz cup against 30mg per 12 oz bottle, and about 6mg per fluid ounce against 2. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
brewed black tea vs Twisted Tea: the numbers
| brewed black tea | Twisted Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 47mg per 8 oz cup | 30mg per 12 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 5.9mg | 2.5mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 8.5 | 13.3 |
Sources: brewed black tea's figure is verified in our brewed black tea caffeine guide against USDA FoodData Central (source); Twisted Tea's figure is verified in our Twisted Tea guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Twisted Tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and brewed black 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
- brewed black tea: the full caffeine guide
- Twisted Tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does brewed black tea or Twisted Tea have more caffeine? brewed black tea: 47mg per 8 oz cup versus 30mg per 12 oz bottle for Twisted Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? brewed black tea, at about 5.9mg per fluid ounce versus 2.5mg for Twisted Tea.
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