La Colombe Draft Latte carries more total caffeine per serving (155mg per 9 oz can vs 140mg per 8 oz can), but ounce for ounce Suntory Boss Coffee is actually the stronger drink at about 18mg per fluid ounce against 17. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
Suntory Boss Coffee vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers
| Suntory Boss Coffee | La Colombe Draft Latte | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 140mg per 8 oz can | 155mg per 9 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 17.5mg | 17.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Sources: Suntory Boss Coffee's figure is verified in our Suntory Boss Coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); La Colombe Draft Latte's figure is verified in our La Colombe Draft Latte guide against La Colombe product page (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Suntory Boss Coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and La Colombe Draft Latte 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
- Suntory Boss Coffee: the full caffeine guide
- La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Suntory Boss Coffee or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? La Colombe Draft Latte: 155mg per 9 oz can versus 140mg per 8 oz can for Suntory Boss Coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Suntory Boss Coffee, at about 17.5mg per fluid ounce versus 17.2mg for La Colombe Draft Latte.
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