La Colombe Draft Latte has more caffeine than Dunkin Refresher (medium) on both counts: 155mg per 9 oz can against 99mg per 24 oz medium, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 4. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Dunkin Refresher (medium) vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers
| Dunkin Refresher (medium) | La Colombe Draft Latte | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 99mg per 24 oz medium | 155mg per 9 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 4.1mg | 17.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.0 | 2.6 |
Sources: Dunkin Refresher (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin Refresher (medium) caffeine guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source); La Colombe Draft Latte's figure is verified in our La Colombe Draft Latte guide against La Colombe product page (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: La Colombe Draft Latte packs roughly 4 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 9 oz can finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Dunkin Refresher (medium) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and La Colombe Draft Latte 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
- Dunkin Refresher (medium): the full caffeine guide
- La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Dunkin Refresher (medium) or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? La Colombe Draft Latte: 155mg per 9 oz can versus 99mg per 24 oz medium for Dunkin Refresher (medium).
Which is stronger per ounce? La Colombe Draft Latte, at about 17.2mg per fluid ounce versus 4.1mg for Dunkin Refresher (medium).
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