Cold Brew Coffee Caffeine: True Apples to Apples Comparison

Earlier this year we decided to have our caffeine content tested on our core 4 cold brew coffee offerings (Connection 102, Introspection 180, Decafinition 253, and Cafinition 353).

While the results are listed on the respective product pages, it is always more fun to graph the information and compare it against other beverages. This also gives you an idea how companies market various comparisons to other types of coffee (making it an apples to oranges comparison vs an apples to apples comparison). When we first started our cold brew journey it was often inferred, as it still is at times, that cold brew coffee yields twice the caffeine; we find ourselves now asking the question in comparison to what? So we decided to show a true apples to apples comparison by giving the caffeine per ounce.

Comparing Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew Coffee to other coffees and caffeinated beverages by the ounce and by the 12 ounce serving

Frequently Asked Questions about how our cold brew coffee compares regarding caffeine content

Why did you decide to test the caffeine content of your cold brew coffee?

Earlier this year, we conducted caffeine content testing on our four core cold brew coffee blends—Connection 102, Introspection 180, Decafinition 253, and Cafinition 353—to provide transparency and an accurate representation of how our products compare to other caffeinated beverages.

Why do you compare caffeine content per ounce rather than per serving?

Many coffee companies market caffeine content in a way that can be misleading—often comparing cold brew to other types of coffee without clear context. The common claim that “cold brew has twice the caffeine” begs the question: compared to what? By listing caffeine per ounce, we ensure a fair, apples-to-apples comparison.

How does Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew compare to other coffee beverages?

Our graph illustrates how our cold brew stacks up against other coffee and energy drinks both per ounce and per 12-ounce serving. This method allows for a more accurate representation of caffeine strength across different beverages.

Does cold brew always have more caffeine than regular coffee?

Not necessarily! Caffeine levels vary based on the brewing process, coffee-to-water ratio, and roast type. While cold brew is often more concentrated, the final caffeine content depends on how it’s prepared and served.

What does this mean for my daily caffeine intake?

If you’re monitoring your caffeine consumption, knowing the caffeine per ounce helps you make informed decisions. Whether you enjoy our cold brew by the glass or in a ready-to-drink pouch, you can now better understand how much caffeine you’re consuming.

How our cold brew coffee caffeine content compares

Frequently Asked Questions about how our cold brew coffee compares regarding caffeine content

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