Pure Leaf black iced tea has more caffeine than Gold Peak Sweet Tea: 54mg vs 48mg in the same 18.5 oz bottle. That is a 6mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Pure Leaf black iced tea vs Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the numbers
| Pure Leaf black iced tea | Gold Peak Sweet Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle | 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.9mg | 2.6mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 7.4 | 8.3 |
Sources: Pure Leaf black iced tea's figure is verified in our Pure Leaf black iced tea caffeine guide against PepsiCo label data (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 Pure Leaf black iced 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
- Pure Leaf black iced tea: the full caffeine guide
- Gold Peak Sweet Tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Pure Leaf black iced tea or Gold Peak Sweet Tea have more caffeine? Pure Leaf black iced tea: 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle versus 48mg per 18.5 oz bottle for Gold Peak Sweet Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Pure Leaf black iced tea, at about 2.9mg per fluid ounce versus 2.6mg for Gold Peak Sweet Tea.
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