Starbucks Pike Place (grande) carries more total caffeine per serving (310mg per 16 oz grande 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 19. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) vs Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the numbers
| Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) | Starbucks Pike Place (grande) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle | 310mg per 16 oz grande |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 26.6mg | 19.4mg |
| 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); Starbucks Pike Place (grande)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks Pike Place (grande) guide against Starbucks menu data (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Pike Place (grande) 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
- Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie): the full caffeine guide
- Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) or Starbucks Pike Place (grande) have more caffeine? Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 310mg per 16 oz grande 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 19.4mg for Starbucks Pike Place (grande).
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