Brew Dr Uplift kombucha vs yerba mate: which has more caffeine?

Brew Dr Uplift kombucha carries more total caffeine per serving (130mg per 14 oz bottle vs 85mg per 8 oz cup), but ounce for ounce yerba mate is actually the stronger drink at about 11mg per fluid ounce against 9. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.

Brew Dr Uplift kombucha vs yerba mate: the numbers

Sources: Brew Dr Uplift kombucha's figure is verified in our Brew Dr Uplift kombucha caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick yerba mate when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Brew Dr Uplift kombucha 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

• Brew Dr Uplift kombucha: the full caffeine guide
• yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Brew Dr Uplift kombucha or yerba mate have more caffeine? Brew Dr Uplift kombucha: 130mg per 14 oz bottle versus 85mg per 8 oz cup for yerba mate.

Which is stronger per ounce? yerba mate, at about 10.6mg per fluid ounce versus 9.3mg for Brew Dr Uplift kombucha.