Starbucks VIA instant coffee vs Death Wish Coffee (brewed): which has more caffeine?

Death Wish Coffee (brewed) has more caffeine than Starbucks VIA instant coffee: 300mg vs 135mg in the same 8 oz brewed. That is a 165mg gap, and since the servings match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Starbucks VIA instant coffee vs Death Wish Coffee (brewed): the numbers

Sources: Starbucks VIA instant coffee's figure is verified in our Starbucks VIA instant coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Death Wish Coffee (brewed)'s figure is verified in our Death Wish Coffee (brewed) guide against Death Wish Coffee published figure (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks VIA instant coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Death Wish Coffee (brewed) 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 VIA instant coffee: the full caffeine guide
• Death Wish Coffee (brewed): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Starbucks VIA instant coffee or Death Wish Coffee (brewed) have more caffeine? Death Wish Coffee (brewed): 300mg per 8 oz brewed versus 135mg per 8 oz cup (1 packet) for Starbucks VIA instant coffee.

Which is stronger per ounce? Death Wish Coffee (brewed), at about 37.5mg per fluid ounce versus 16.9mg for Starbucks VIA instant coffee.