Snapple iced tea vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): which has more caffeine?

Snapple iced tea vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): which has more caffeine?

Snapple iced tea has more caffeine than Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) on both counts: 37mg per 16 oz bottle against 11mg per 12 oz can, and about 2mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Snapple iced tea vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers

Snapple iced tea Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)
Caffeine per serving 37mg per 16 oz bottle 11mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 2.3mg 0.9mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 10.8 36.4

Sources: Snapple iced tea's figure is verified in our Snapple iced tea caffeine guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Snapple 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.

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FAQ

Does Snapple iced tea or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Snapple iced tea: 37mg per 16 oz bottle versus 11mg per 12 oz can for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).

Which is stronger per ounce? Snapple iced tea, at about 2.3mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).

Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.

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