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Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) vs Dunkin iced coffee (medium): which has more caffeine?

Dunkin iced coffee (medium) carries more total caffeine per serving (297mg per 24 oz medium vs 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle), but ounce for ounce Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) is actually the stronger drink at about 27mg per fluid ounce against 12. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.

Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) vs Dunkin iced coffee (medium): the numbers

Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) Dunkin iced coffee (medium)
Caffeine per serving 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle 297mg per 24 oz medium
Caffeine per fl oz 26.6mg 12.4mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 1.4 1.3

Sources: Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie)'s figure is verified in our Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Dunkin iced coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin iced coffee (medium) guide against Caffeine Informer Dunkin guide (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Dunkin iced coffee (medium) 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 Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) or Dunkin iced coffee (medium) have more caffeine? Dunkin iced coffee (medium): 297mg per 24 oz medium versus 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle for Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie).

Which is stronger per ounce? Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie), at about 26.6mg per fluid ounce versus 12.4mg for Dunkin iced coffee (medium).

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