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Starbucks Tripleshot Energy vs brewed coffee: which has more caffeine?

Starbucks Tripleshot Energy has more caffeine than brewed coffee on both counts: 225mg per 15 oz can against 95mg per 8 oz cup, and about 15mg per fluid ounce against 12. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Starbucks Tripleshot Energy vs brewed coffee: the numbers

Starbucks Tripleshot Energy brewed coffee
Caffeine per serving 225mg per 15 oz can 95mg per 8 oz cup
Caffeine per fl oz 15.0mg 11.9mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 1.8 4.2

Sources: Starbucks Tripleshot Energy's figure is verified in our Starbucks Tripleshot Energy caffeine guide against Starbucks / Caffeine Informer (source); brewed coffee's figure is verified in our brewed coffee guide against USDA FoodData Central (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick brewed coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Tripleshot Energy 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 Starbucks Tripleshot Energy or brewed coffee have more caffeine? Starbucks Tripleshot Energy: 225mg per 15 oz can versus 95mg per 8 oz cup for brewed coffee.

Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Tripleshot Energy, at about 15.0mg per fluid ounce versus 11.9mg for brewed coffee.

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