La Colombe Draft Latte has more caffeine than International Delight iced coffee on both counts: 155mg per 9 oz can against 88mg per 12 oz serving, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 7. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
International Delight iced coffee vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers
| International Delight iced coffee | La Colombe Draft Latte | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 88mg per 12 oz serving | 155mg per 9 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 7.3mg | 17.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.5 | 2.6 |
Sources: International Delight iced coffee's figure is verified in our International Delight iced coffee 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 International Delight iced coffee 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
- International Delight iced coffee: the full caffeine guide
- La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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Does International Delight iced coffee or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? La Colombe Draft Latte: 155mg per 9 oz can versus 88mg per 12 oz serving for International Delight iced coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? La Colombe Draft Latte, at about 17.2mg per fluid ounce versus 7.3mg for International Delight iced coffee.
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