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RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs La Colombe Draft Latte: which has more caffeine?

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) has more caffeine than La Colombe Draft Latte on both counts: 180mg per 7 oz can against 155mg per 9 oz can, and about 26mg per fluid ounce against 17. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) La Colombe Draft Latte
Caffeine per serving 180mg per 7 oz can 155mg per 9 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 25.7mg 17.2mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.2 2.6

Sources: RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black)'s figure is verified in our RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) caffeine guide against RISE product page (source); La Colombe Draft Latte's figure is verified in our La Colombe Draft Latte guide against La Colombe product page (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick La Colombe Draft Latte when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) 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.

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FAQ

Does RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): 180mg per 7 oz can versus 155mg per 9 oz can for La Colombe Draft Latte.

Which is stronger per ounce? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black), at about 25.7mg per fluid ounce versus 17.2mg for La Colombe Draft Latte.

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