Dunkin hot coffee (medium) has more caffeine than Tim Hortons brewed coffee: 210mg vs 140mg in the same 14 oz medium. That is a 70mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Tim Hortons brewed coffee vs Dunkin hot coffee (medium): the numbers
| Tim Hortons brewed coffee | Dunkin hot coffee (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 140mg per 14 oz medium | 210mg per 14 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10.0mg | 15.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.9 | 1.9 |
Sources: Tim Hortons brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Tim Hortons brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Dunkin hot coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin hot coffee (medium) guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Tim Hortons brewed coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Dunkin hot 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.
Related reading
- Tim Hortons brewed coffee: the full caffeine guide
- Dunkin hot coffee (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Tim Hortons brewed coffee or Dunkin hot coffee (medium) have more caffeine? Dunkin hot coffee (medium): 210mg per 14 oz medium versus 140mg per 14 oz medium for Tim Hortons brewed coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Dunkin hot coffee (medium), at about 15.0mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Tim Hortons brewed coffee.
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