Redline Xtreme vs matcha: which has more caffeine?

Redline Xtreme has more caffeine than matcha: 316mg vs 60mg in the same 8 oz bottle. That is a 256mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.

Redline Xtreme vs matcha: the numbers

Sources: Redline Xtreme's figure is verified in our Redline Xtreme caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); matcha's figure is verified in our matcha guide against USDA FoodData Central (per-gram) / compiled (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: Redline Xtreme packs roughly 5 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 8 oz bottle finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.

Which one should you pick?

Pick matcha when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Redline Xtreme 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

• Redline Xtreme: the full caffeine guide
• matcha: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Redline Xtreme or matcha have more caffeine? Redline Xtreme: 316mg per 8 oz bottle versus 60mg per 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) for matcha.

Which is stronger per ounce? Redline Xtreme, at about 39.5mg per fluid ounce versus 7.5mg for matcha.