Pure Leaf black iced tea has more caffeine than Snapple iced tea on both counts: 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle against 37mg per 16 oz bottle, and about 3mg per fluid ounce against 2. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Pure Leaf black iced tea vs Snapple iced tea: the numbers
| Pure Leaf black iced tea | Snapple iced tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle | 37mg per 16 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.9mg | 2.3mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 7.4 | 10.8 |
Sources: Pure Leaf black iced tea's figure is verified in our Pure Leaf black iced tea caffeine guide against PepsiCo label data (source); Snapple iced tea's figure is verified in our Snapple iced tea guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Snapple iced 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
- Snapple iced tea: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Pure Leaf black iced tea or Snapple iced tea have more caffeine? Pure Leaf black iced tea: 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle versus 37mg per 16 oz bottle for Snapple iced tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Pure Leaf black iced tea, at about 2.9mg per fluid ounce versus 2.3mg for Snapple iced tea.
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