yerba mate has more caffeine than Turkey Hill iced tea on both counts: 85mg per 8 oz cup against 64mg per 12 oz serving, and about 11mg per fluid ounce against 5. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Turkey Hill iced tea vs yerba mate: the numbers
| Turkey Hill iced tea | yerba mate | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 64mg per 12 oz serving | 85mg per 8 oz cup |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 5.3mg | 10.6mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 6.2 | 4.7 |
Sources: Turkey Hill iced tea's figure is verified in our Turkey Hill iced tea caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Turkey Hill iced tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and yerba mate 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
- Turkey Hill iced tea: the full caffeine guide
- yerba mate: 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 Turkey Hill iced tea or yerba mate have more caffeine? yerba mate: 85mg per 8 oz cup versus 64mg per 12 oz serving for Turkey Hill iced tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? yerba mate, at about 10.6mg per fluid ounce versus 5.3mg for Turkey Hill iced tea.
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