Twisted Tea has more caffeine than Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): 30mg vs 11mg in the same 12 oz bottle. That is a 19mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Twisted Tea vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| Twisted Tea | Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 30mg per 12 oz bottle | 11mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.5mg | 0.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 13.3 | 36.4 |
Sources: Twisted Tea's figure is verified in our Twisted Tea caffeine guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Twisted Tea 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
- Twisted Tea: the full caffeine guide
- Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Twisted Tea or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? Twisted Tea: 30mg per 12 oz bottle versus 11mg per 12 oz can for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? Twisted Tea, at about 2.5mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
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