brewed white tea has more caffeine than Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) on both counts: 28mg per 8 oz cup against 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle, and about 4mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
brewed white tea vs Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| brewed white tea | Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 28mg per 8 oz cup | 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 3.5mg | 1.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 14.3 | 19.0 |
Sources: brewed white tea's figure is verified in our brewed white tea caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source); Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and brewed white 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
- brewed white tea: the full caffeine guide
- Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does brewed white tea or Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? brewed white tea: 28mg per 8 oz cup versus 21mg per 16.9 oz bottle for Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? brewed white tea, at about 3.5mg per fluid ounce versus 1.2mg for Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon).
Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.