La Colombe cold brew has more caffeine than La Colombe Draft Latte: 180mg vs 155mg in the same 9 oz can. That is a 25mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
La Colombe cold brew vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers
| La Colombe cold brew | La Colombe Draft Latte | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 180mg per 9 oz can | 155mg per 9 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 20.0mg | 17.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Sources: La Colombe cold brew's figure is verified in our La Colombe cold brew 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 La Colombe Draft Latte when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and La Colombe cold brew 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
- La Colombe cold brew: the full caffeine guide
- La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does La Colombe cold brew or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? La Colombe cold brew: 180mg per 9 oz can versus 155mg per 9 oz can for La Colombe Draft Latte.
Which is stronger per ounce? La Colombe cold brew, at about 20.0mg per fluid ounce versus 17.2mg for La Colombe Draft Latte.
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