yerba mate has more caffeine than Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) on both counts: 85mg per 8 oz cup against 11mg per 12 oz can, and about 11mg per fluid ounce against 1. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
yerba mate vs Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the numbers
| yerba mate | Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 85mg per 8 oz cup | 11mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10.6mg | 0.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.7 | 36.4 |
Sources: yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source); Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon)'s figure is verified in our Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: yerba mate packs roughly 12 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 8 oz cup finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) 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
- yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
- Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does yerba mate or Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon) have more caffeine? yerba mate: 85mg per 8 oz cup versus 11mg per 12 oz can for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
Which is stronger per ounce? yerba mate, at about 10.6mg per fluid ounce versus 0.9mg for Brisk Iced Tea (Lemon).
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