International Delight iced coffee has more caffeine than Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): 88mg vs 11mg in the same 12 oz serving. That is a 77mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
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.
International Delight iced coffee vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| International Delight iced coffee | Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 88mg per 12 oz serving | 11mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 7.3mg | 0.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.5 | 36.4 |
Sources: International Delight iced coffee's figure is verified in our International Delight iced coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: International Delight iced coffee packs roughly 8 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 12 oz serving finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and International Delight iced coffee 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
- International Delight iced coffee: the full caffeine guide
- Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does International Delight iced coffee or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? International Delight iced coffee: 88mg per 12 oz serving versus 11mg per 12 oz can for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? International Delight iced coffee, at about 7.3mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
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