Caribou canned cold brew vs La Colombe Draft Latte: which has more caffeine?

Caribou canned cold brew carries more total caffeine per serving (177mg per 11.5 oz can vs 155mg per 9 oz can), but ounce for ounce La Colombe Draft Latte is actually the stronger drink at about 17mg per fluid ounce against 15. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.

Caribou canned cold brew vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers

Sources: Caribou canned cold brew's figure is verified in our Caribou canned cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); La Colombe Draft Latte's figure is verified in our La Colombe Draft Latte guide against La Colombe product page (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick La Colombe Draft Latte when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Caribou canned 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

• Caribou canned cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Caribou canned cold brew or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? Caribou canned cold brew: 177mg per 11.5 oz can versus 155mg per 9 oz can for La Colombe Draft Latte.

Which is stronger per ounce? La Colombe Draft Latte, at about 17.2mg per fluid ounce versus 15.4mg for Caribou canned cold brew.