Peace Tea carries more total caffeine per serving (23mg per 23 oz can vs 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle), but ounce for ounce Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) is actually the stronger drink at about 1mg per fluid ounce against 1. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
Peace Tea vs Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| Peace Tea | Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 23mg per 23 oz can | 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 1.0mg | 1.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 17.4 | 19.0 |
Sources: Peace Tea's figure is verified in our Peace Tea caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Peace 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
- Peace Tea: the full caffeine guide
- Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Peace Tea or Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Peace Tea: 23mg per 23 oz can versus 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle for Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon), at about 1.2mg per fluid ounce versus 1.0mg for Peace Tea.
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