Starbucks Pike Place (grande) has more caffeine: 310mg per 16 oz grande against 5.6mg per 8 oz cup for brewed decaf coffee. Per fluid ounce the gap is 19.4mg to 0.7mg, so Starbucks Pike Place (grande) is also the more concentrated of the two.
Starbucks Pike Place (grande) vs brewed decaf coffee: the numbers
| Starbucks Pike Place (grande) | brewed decaf coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 310mg per 16 oz grande | 5.6mg per 8 oz cup |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 19.4mg | 0.7mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 1.3 | 71.4 |
Sources: Starbucks Pike Place (grande) is 310mg per 16 oz grande per Caffeine Informer (source), carried in our the caffeine database; brewed decaf coffee is 5.6mg per 8 oz cup per Caffeine Informer (source), carried in our brewed decaf coffee guide.
Per serving or per ounce
The servings differ, so there are two honest answers. Per serving, Starbucks Pike Place (grande) delivers more caffeine in one purchase. Per fluid ounce, Starbucks Pike Place (grande) is denser at 19.4mg against 0.7mg, which is the number that matters if you sip a large one over an hour or split it.
Which one should you pick?
Take brewed decaf coffee for the smaller dose and Starbucks Pike Place (grande) when you want the bigger one and know your tolerance. If this is not the only caffeinated thing in your day, add the day up against the 400mg reference instead of judging one drink at a time.
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
- the caffeine database
- brewed decaf coffee guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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FAQ
Does Starbucks Pike Place (grande) or brewed decaf coffee have more caffeine? Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 310mg per 16 oz grande against 5.6mg per 8 oz cup for brewed decaf coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Pike Place (grande), at about 19.4mg per fluid ounce against 0.7mg for brewed decaf coffee.
How much Starbucks Pike Place (grande) reaches the FDA 400mg reference? About 1.3 servings of 16 oz grande. The FDA cites 400mg a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. This is information, not advice.
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