Gold Peak Sweet Tea carries more total caffeine per serving (48mg per 18.5 oz bottle vs 37mg per 8 oz cup), but ounce for ounce brewed oolong tea is actually the stronger drink at about 5mg per fluid ounce against 3. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
brewed oolong tea vs Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the numbers
| brewed oolong tea | Gold Peak Sweet Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 37mg per 8 oz cup | 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 4.6mg | 2.6mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 10.8 | 8.3 |
Sources: brewed oolong tea's figure is verified in our brewed oolong tea caffeine guide against USDA FoodData Central (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 brewed oolong tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Gold Peak Sweet Tea 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
- brewed oolong tea: the full caffeine guide
- Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does brewed oolong tea or Gold Peak Sweet Tea have more caffeine? Gold Peak Sweet Tea: 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle versus 37mg per 8 oz cup for brewed oolong tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? brewed oolong tea, at about 4.6mg per fluid ounce versus 2.6mg for Gold Peak Sweet Tea.
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