Dunkin hot coffee (medium) has more caffeine than rooibos (red bush) tea on both counts: 210mg per 14 oz medium against 0mg per 8 oz cup, and about 15mg per fluid ounce against 0. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
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.
rooibos (red bush) tea vs Dunkin hot coffee (medium): the numbers
| rooibos (red bush) tea | Dunkin hot coffee (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 0mg per 8 oz cup | 210mg per 14 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 0.0mg | 15.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | n/a (caffeine-free) | 1.9 |
Sources: rooibos (red bush) tea's figure is verified in our rooibos (red bush) tea caffeine guide against USDA / naturally caffeine-free herbal (source); Dunkin hot coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin hot coffee (medium) guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: Dunkin hot coffee (medium) packs roughly 1500 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 14 oz medium finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick rooibos (red bush) tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Dunkin hot coffee (medium) 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
- rooibos (red bush) tea: the full caffeine guide
- Dunkin hot coffee (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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FAQ
Does rooibos (red bush) tea or Dunkin hot coffee (medium) have more caffeine? Dunkin hot coffee (medium): 210mg per 14 oz medium versus 0mg per 8 oz cup for rooibos (red bush) tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Dunkin hot coffee (medium), at about 15.0mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for rooibos (red bush) tea.
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