Starbucks Pike Place (grande) has more caffeine than Peet's brewed coffee on both counts: 310mg per 16 oz grande against 150mg per 8 oz cup, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 19. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Peet's brewed coffee vs Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the numbers
| Peet's brewed coffee | Starbucks Pike Place (grande) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 150mg per 8 oz cup | 310mg per 16 oz grande |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 18.8mg | 19.4mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.7 | 1.3 |
Sources: Peet's brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Peet's brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Starbucks Pike Place (grande)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks Pike Place (grande) guide against Starbucks menu data (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Peet's brewed coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Pike Place (grande) 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
- Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 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 Starbucks Pike Place (grande) have more caffeine? Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 310mg per 16 oz grande versus 150mg per 8 oz cup for Peet's brewed coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Pike Place (grande), at about 19.4mg per fluid ounce versus 18.8mg for Peet's brewed coffee.
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