Caribou canned cold brew vs Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream: which has more caffeine?

Caribou canned cold brew carries more total caffeine per serving (177mg per 11.5 oz can vs 120mg per 6.5 oz can), but ounce for ounce Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream is actually the stronger drink at about 18mg 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 Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream: the numbers

Sources: Caribou canned cold brew's figure is verified in our Caribou canned 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 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
• 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 Caribou canned cold brew or Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream have more caffeine? Caribou canned cold brew: 177mg per 11.5 oz can versus 120mg per 6.5 oz can for Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream.

Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream, at about 18.5mg per fluid ounce versus 15.4mg for Caribou canned cold brew.