Peet's brewed coffee has more caffeine than brewed coffee: 150mg vs 95mg in the same 8 oz cup. That is a 55mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Peet's brewed coffee vs brewed coffee: the numbers
| Peet's brewed coffee | brewed coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 150mg per 8 oz cup | 95mg per 8 oz cup |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 18.8mg | 11.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.7 | 4.2 |
Sources: Peet's brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Peet's brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); brewed coffee's figure is verified in our brewed coffee guide against USDA FoodData Central (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick brewed coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Peet's brewed coffee 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
- Peet's brewed coffee: the full caffeine guide
- brewed coffee: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Peet's brewed coffee or brewed coffee have more caffeine? Peet's brewed coffee: 150mg per 8 oz cup versus 95mg per 8 oz cup for brewed coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Peet's brewed coffee, at about 18.8mg per fluid ounce versus 11.9mg for brewed coffee.
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