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Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) has 21mg of caffeine per 16.9 oz bottle, per PepsiCo product facts. That works out to about 1.2mg per fluid ounce, well under brewed coffee at 11.9mg per ounce. Against the two standards everyone actually knows, one 16.9 oz bottle equals about 0.2 cups of brewed coffee or 0.3 shots of espresso.
Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) vs coffee and espresso
| Drink | Serving | Caffeine | Per fl oz | Servings to reach 400mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) | 16.9 oz bottle | 21mg | 1.2mg | 19.0 |
| Brewed coffee | 8 oz cup | 95mg | 11.9mg | 4.2 |
| Espresso | 1 oz shot | 63mg | 63.0mg | 6.3 |
How the number behaves
Bottled and fountain teas run well below a home-brewed cup because they are brewed strong and then heavily diluted before bottling. A fresh 8 oz cup of black tea averages 47mg; Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) delivers 21mg across a full 16.9 oz bottle, which is why the per-ounce number looks so small.
The mistake people make is assuming all iced tea equals a cup of hot tea. Check the label serving size too: bottles are often more than one labeled serving, and the 21mg here is for the whole 16.9 oz bottle.
Where to find it
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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.
FAQ
How much caffeine is in Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon)? 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle, per PepsiCo product facts. That is about 1.2mg per fluid ounce.
Is Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) stronger than coffee? Ounce for ounce no: Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) carries about 1.2mg per fluid ounce versus 11.9mg for brewed coffee, and a full 16.9 oz bottle delivers 21mg versus 95mg in an 8 oz cup.
How many servings of Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) reach 400mg of caffeine? About 19.0 of the 16.9 oz bottle servings reach the 400mg daily amount the FDA cites for healthy adults.
Sources: the Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) figure (21mg per 16.9 oz bottle) is PepsiCo product facts (source). Brewed coffee (95mg per 8 oz) and espresso (63mg per 1 oz) reference values are from USDA FoodData Central (source).
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