matcha has more caffeine than Gold Peak Sweet Tea on both counts: 60mg per 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) against 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle, and about 8mg per fluid ounce against 3. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
matcha vs Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the numbers
| matcha | Gold Peak Sweet Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 60mg per 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) | 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 7.5mg | 2.6mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 6.7 | 8.3 |
Sources: matcha's figure is verified in our matcha caffeine guide against USDA FoodData Central (per-gram) / compiled (source); Gold Peak Sweet Tea's figure is verified in our Gold Peak Sweet Tea guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Gold Peak Sweet Tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and matcha 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
- matcha: the full caffeine guide
- Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does matcha or Gold Peak Sweet Tea have more caffeine? matcha: 60mg per 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) versus 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle for Gold Peak Sweet Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? matcha, at about 7.5mg per fluid ounce versus 2.6mg for Gold Peak Sweet Tea.
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