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Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) has 11mg of caffeine per 12 oz can, per Caffeine Informer. That works out to about 0.9mg per fluid ounce, well under brewed coffee at 11.9mg per ounce. Against the two standards everyone actually knows, one 12 oz can equals about 0.1 cups of brewed coffee or 0.2 shots of espresso.
Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) vs coffee and espresso
| Drink | Serving | Caffeine | Per fl oz | Servings to reach 400mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) | 12 oz can | 11mg | 0.9mg | 36.4 |
| Brewed coffee | 8 oz cup | 95mg | 11.9mg | 4.2 |
| Espresso | 1 oz shot | 63mg | 63.0mg | 6.3 |
How the number behaves
Bottled and fountain teas run well below a home-brewed cup because they are brewed strong and then heavily diluted before bottling. A fresh 8 oz cup of black tea averages 47mg; Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) delivers 11mg across a full 12 oz can, which is why the per-ounce number looks so small.
The mistake people make is assuming all iced tea equals a cup of hot tea. Check the label serving size too: bottles are often more than one labeled serving, and the 11mg here is for the whole 12 oz can.
Where to find it
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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.
FAQ
How much caffeine is in Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)? 11mg per 12 oz can, per Caffeine Informer. That is about 0.9mg per fluid ounce.
Is Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) stronger than coffee? Ounce for ounce no: Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) carries about 0.9mg per fluid ounce versus 11.9mg for brewed coffee, and a full 12 oz can delivers 11mg versus 95mg in an 8 oz cup.
How many servings of Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) reach 400mg of caffeine? About 36.4 of the 12 oz can servings reach the 400mg daily amount the FDA cites for healthy adults.
Sources: the Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) figure (11mg per 12 oz can) is Caffeine Informer (source). Brewed coffee (95mg per 8 oz) and espresso (63mg per 1 oz) reference values are from USDA FoodData Central (source).
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