Starbucks Chai Latte vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): which has more caffeine?

Starbucks Chai Latte has more caffeine than Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) on both counts: 95mg per 16 oz grande against 11mg per 12 oz can, and about 6mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Starbucks Chai Latte vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers

Sources: Starbucks Chai Latte's figure is verified in our Starbucks Chai Latte caffeine guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: Starbucks Chai Latte packs roughly 6 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 16 oz grande finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.

Which one should you pick?

Pick Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Chai Latte 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

• Starbucks Chai Latte: the full caffeine guide
• Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index

FAQ

Does Starbucks Chai Latte or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Starbucks Chai Latte: 95mg per 16 oz grande versus 11mg per 12 oz can for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).

Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Chai Latte, at about 5.9mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).