Twisted Tea has more caffeine than Sprite: 30mg vs 0mg in the same 12 oz bottle. That is a 30mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Twisted Tea vs Sprite: the numbers
| Twisted Tea | Sprite | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 30mg per 12 oz bottle | 0mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.5mg | 0.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 13.3 | n/a (caffeine-free) |
Sources: Twisted Tea's figure is verified in our Twisted Tea caffeine guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source); Sprite's figure is verified in our Sprite guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: Twisted Tea packs roughly 250 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 12 oz bottle finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Sprite 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.
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FAQ
Does Twisted Tea or Sprite have more caffeine? Twisted Tea: 30mg per 12 oz bottle versus 0mg per 12 oz can for Sprite.
Which is stronger per ounce? Twisted Tea, at about 2.5mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for Sprite.
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