Califia Farms cold brew vs Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): which has more caffeine?

Califia Farms cold brew has more caffeine than Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) on both counts: 180mg per 8 oz serving against 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle, and about 22mg per fluid ounce against 8. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Califia Farms cold brew vs Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): the numbers

Sources: Califia Farms cold brew's figure is verified in our Califia Farms cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Califia Farms cold brew 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

• Califia Farms cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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FAQ

Does Califia Farms cold brew or Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) have more caffeine? Califia Farms cold brew: 180mg per 8 oz serving versus 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle for Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha).

Which is stronger per ounce? Califia Farms cold brew, at about 22.5mg per fluid ounce versus 7.7mg for Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha).