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SToK Extra Bold cold brew vs Peace Tea: which has more caffeine?

SToK Extra Bold cold brew has more caffeine than Peace Tea on both counts: 170mg per 12 oz serving against 23mg per 23 oz can, and about 14mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.

SToK Extra Bold cold brew vs Peace Tea: the numbers

SToK Extra Bold cold brew Peace Tea
Caffeine per serving 170mg per 12 oz serving 23mg per 23 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 14.2mg 1.0mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.4 17.4

Sources: SToK Extra Bold cold brew's figure is verified in our SToK Extra Bold cold brew caffeine guide against SToK FAQ (source); Peace Tea's figure is verified in our Peace Tea guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: SToK Extra Bold cold brew packs roughly 14 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 12 oz serving finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.

Which one should you pick?

Pick Peace Tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and SToK Extra Bold cold brew 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 SToK Extra Bold cold brew or Peace Tea have more caffeine? SToK Extra Bold cold brew: 170mg per 12 oz serving versus 23mg per 23 oz can for Peace Tea.

Which is stronger per ounce? SToK Extra Bold cold brew, at about 14.2mg per fluid ounce versus 1.0mg for Peace Tea.

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