Caribou brewed coffee vs Death Wish Coffee (brewed): which has more caffeine?

Caribou brewed coffee carries more total caffeine per serving (305mg per 16 oz cup vs 300mg per 8 oz brewed), but ounce for ounce Death Wish Coffee (brewed) is actually the stronger drink at about 38mg per fluid ounce against 19. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.

Caribou brewed coffee vs Death Wish Coffee (brewed): the numbers

Sources: Caribou brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Caribou brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Death Wish Coffee (brewed)'s figure is verified in our Death Wish Coffee (brewed) guide against Death Wish Coffee published figure (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Death Wish Coffee (brewed) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Caribou brewed coffee 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

• Caribou brewed coffee: the full caffeine guide
• Death Wish Coffee (brewed): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Caribou brewed coffee or Death Wish Coffee (brewed) have more caffeine? Caribou brewed coffee: 305mg per 16 oz cup versus 300mg per 8 oz brewed for Death Wish Coffee (brewed).

Which is stronger per ounce? Death Wish Coffee (brewed), at about 37.5mg per fluid ounce versus 19.1mg for Caribou brewed coffee.