Espresso Monster vs La Colombe Draft Latte: which has more caffeine?

Espresso Monster has more caffeine than La Colombe Draft Latte on both counts: 160mg per 8.4 oz can against 155mg per 9 oz can, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 17. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Espresso Monster vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers

Sources: Espresso Monster's figure is verified in our Espresso Monster 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 Espresso Monster 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

• Espresso Monster: 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 Espresso Monster or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? Espresso Monster: 160mg per 8.4 oz can versus 155mg per 9 oz can for La Colombe Draft Latte.

Which is stronger per ounce? Espresso Monster, at about 19.0mg per fluid ounce versus 17.2mg for La Colombe Draft Latte.