RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs SToK Extra Bold cold brew: which has more caffeine?

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) has more caffeine than SToK Extra Bold cold brew on both counts: 180mg per 7 oz can against 170mg per 12 oz serving, and about 26mg per fluid ounce against 14. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs SToK Extra Bold cold brew: the numbers

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); SToK Extra Bold cold brew's figure is verified in our SToK Extra Bold cold brew guide against SToK FAQ (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick SToK Extra Bold cold brew 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.

Related reading

• RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): the full caffeine guide
• SToK Extra Bold cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index

FAQ

Does RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) or SToK Extra Bold cold brew have more caffeine? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): 180mg per 7 oz can versus 170mg per 12 oz serving for SToK Extra Bold cold brew.

Which is stronger per ounce? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black), at about 25.7mg per fluid ounce versus 14.2mg for SToK Extra Bold cold brew.