KOE organic kombucha vs yerba mate: which has more caffeine?

yerba mate has more caffeine than KOE organic kombucha on both counts: 85mg per 8 oz cup against 15mg per 12 oz can, and about 11mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

KOE organic kombucha vs yerba mate: the numbers

Sources: KOE organic kombucha's figure is verified in our KOE organic kombucha caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source).

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

Which one should you pick?

Pick KOE organic kombucha when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and yerba mate 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

• KOE organic kombucha: the full caffeine guide
• yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does KOE organic kombucha or yerba mate have more caffeine? yerba mate: 85mg per 8 oz cup versus 15mg per 12 oz can for KOE organic kombucha.

Which is stronger per ounce? yerba mate, at about 10.6mg per fluid ounce versus 1.2mg for KOE organic kombucha.