Caribou brewed coffee vs Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large): which has more caffeine?

Caribou brewed coffee has more caffeine than Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) on both counts: 305mg per 16 oz cup against 187mg per 20 oz large, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 9. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Caribou brewed coffee vs Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large): the numbers

Sources: Caribou brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Caribou brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large)'s figure is verified in our Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) 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
• Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large): 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 Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) have more caffeine? Caribou brewed coffee: 305mg per 16 oz cup versus 187mg per 20 oz large for Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large).

Which is stronger per ounce? Caribou brewed coffee, at about 19.1mg per fluid ounce versus 9.3mg for Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large).