Gold Peak Sweet Tea has more caffeine than Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) on both counts: 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle against 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle, and about 3mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Gold Peak Sweet Tea vs Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| Gold Peak Sweet Tea | Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle | 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.6mg | 1.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 8.3 | 19.0 |
Sources: Gold Peak Sweet Tea's figure is verified in our Gold Peak Sweet Tea caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Gold Peak Sweet Tea 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
- Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the full caffeine guide
- Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Gold Peak Sweet Tea or Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Gold Peak Sweet Tea: 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle versus 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle for Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? Gold Peak Sweet Tea, at about 2.6mg per fluid ounce versus 1.2mg for Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon).
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