What Has More Caffeine Tea or Coke?
Caffeine is a stimulant found in many foods, drinks, and medicines. Depending on the product, the amounts of caffeine can vary. Tea and soda are two popular drinks containing caffeine. But what has more caffeine tea or coke?
Caffeine in Tea
Tea can contain varying amounts of caffeine depending on the type, how it’s brewed and the size of the cup. On average, a single cup of tea contains around 40 to 120 milligrams of caffeine. Here’s a closer look at different types of tea:
- Black tea: 40–120 mg per cup
- Oolong tea: 27–110 mg per cup
- Green tea: 20–45 mg per cup
- Matcha tea: 70 mg per cup
- Cola: 34 mg per 12 oz
- Mountain Dew: 55 mg per 12 oz
- Surge: 72 mg per 12 oz
- Pepsi: 38 mg per 12 oz
Caffeine in Coke
Soda also contains caffeine and generally has higher levels than tea. A 12-ounce (355-mL) can of Coke contains 34 mg of caffeine, but other types of sodas can contain much more. For instance, the same size can of Surge contains over 60 mg.
Conclusion
Most types of tea contain slightly lower levels of caffeine than soda. But as seen above, the caffeine amount can vary for different types of tea and soda, so it’s best to check the label for exact caffeine content.
