Death Wish canned cold brew vs High Brew Double Espresso: which has more caffeine?

Death Wish canned cold brew has more caffeine than High Brew Double Espresso: 300mg vs 140mg in the same 8 oz can. That is a 160mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Death Wish canned cold brew vs High Brew Double Espresso: the numbers

Sources: Death Wish canned cold brew's figure is verified in our Death Wish canned cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); High Brew Double Espresso's figure is verified in our High Brew Double Espresso guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick High Brew Double Espresso when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Death Wish 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

• Death Wish canned cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• High Brew Double Espresso: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Death Wish canned cold brew or High Brew Double Espresso have more caffeine? Death Wish canned cold brew: 300mg per 8 oz can versus 140mg per 8 oz can for High Brew Double Espresso.

Which is stronger per ounce? Death Wish canned cold brew, at about 37.5mg per fluid ounce versus 17.5mg for High Brew Double Espresso.