Forto Coffee Shot vs SToK Extra Bold cold brew: which has more caffeine?

Forto Coffee Shot has more caffeine than SToK Extra Bold cold brew on both counts: 225mg per 2 oz shot against 170mg per 12 oz serving, and about 112mg per fluid ounce against 14. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Forto Coffee Shot vs SToK Extra Bold cold brew: the numbers

Sources: Forto Coffee Shot's figure is verified in our Forto Coffee Shot caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); SToK Extra Bold cold brew's figure is verified in our SToK Extra Bold cold brew guide against SToK FAQ (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: Forto Coffee Shot packs roughly 8 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 2 oz shot finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.

Which one should you pick?

Pick SToK Extra Bold cold brew when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Forto Coffee Shot 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

• Forto Coffee Shot: the full caffeine guide
• SToK Extra Bold cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Forto Coffee Shot or SToK Extra Bold cold brew have more caffeine? Forto Coffee Shot: 225mg per 2 oz shot versus 170mg per 12 oz serving for SToK Extra Bold cold brew.

Which is stronger per ounce? Forto Coffee Shot, at about 112.5mg per fluid ounce versus 14.2mg for SToK Extra Bold cold brew.