Caffeinated Iced Tea

Which Iced Tea Has the Most Caffeine?

Coffee is one of the most popular caffeinated beverages, but you can get nearly the same energy boost from some teas. Caffeine levels vary depending on the size of the drink and the brewing technique. Even so, mayoclinic.org gives a good general estimate for an 8oz cup. A cup of coffee can contain 62-96 milligrams of caffeine. On the other hand, black tea has around 47mg while green tea caffeine levels range between 19mg and 28mg of caffeine.

Why Teas Vary So Much

The caffeine levels in different types of tea depend on the preparation technique used on the tea leaves. The processing method of the Camellia Sinensis plant (a.k.a "the tea plant") creates the tea types we all know and love. Leaves for black tea are withered and rolled, then fermented and oxidized. Green tea leaves are simply spread out and lightly heated (through steaming or pan-frying). The heating prevents the oxidation process, which keeps the caffeine in the leaves less concentrated than with black tea.

Too Much Caffeine or Not Enough?

The FDA has deemed 400 milligrams of caffeine a day generally safe for adults. So as long as you aren't drinking half a gallon at a time (hard to resist, I know), caffeinated iced tea is a great way to get your pick-me-up for the day!

If you still have an itch for a coffee, mix your Piper & Leaf Concentrated Tea into a coffee or espresso. This will give you an extra-strong caffeine boost (with amazing flavor). Or come by our shops to try our award-winning Nitro cold brew coffee with a shot of Tea Concentrate for a delicious and strongly caffeinated coffee drink! We can add an extra shot of espresso into your drink for even more caffeine; a great drink if you're pulling an all-nighter. Piper & Leaf can cover all of your caffeine needs!

Black Tea - High in Caffeine

Black Tea is a great option for higher caffeine content. The process for creating a black tea involves fermenting and oxidizing the Camellia Sinensis leaves. This results in a much stronger flavor (and caffeine content) than other types of tea.

These two blends are particularly tasty if you mix in some milk and top your cup with whipped cream! Or try either tea in your cup of coffee. This can create a mocha or vanilla latte, but with all-natural ingredients (unlike many flavored syrups).

Green Tea and Oolong - Less Caffeine

Though green tea has less caffeine than black tea, it is still a great and refreshing option for your afternoon pick-me-up. The Camellia Sinensis leaves in a green tea are lightly heated to prevent the oxidation process. This keeps the taste of the tea light and results in less caffeine in the final brew.