Califia Farms cold brew vs Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream: which has more caffeine?

Califia Farms cold brew has more caffeine than Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream on both counts: 180mg per 8 oz serving against 120mg per 6.5 oz can, and about 22mg per fluid ounce against 18. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Califia Farms cold brew vs Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream: the numbers

Sources: Califia Farms cold brew's figure is verified in our Califia Farms cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream's figure is verified in our Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream guide against Caffeine Informer / Starbucks nutrition (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream 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 Doubleshot Espresso & Cream: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Califia Farms cold brew or Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream have more caffeine? Califia Farms cold brew: 180mg per 8 oz serving versus 120mg per 6.5 oz can for Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream.

Which is stronger per ounce? Califia Farms cold brew, at about 22.5mg per fluid ounce versus 18.5mg for Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream.