Here’s where it gets hilarious. Cold brew is often sold as a concentrate. You’re supposed to mix it with water or milk.
If you drink it straight? You’ll vibrate through the ceiling. But most people dilute it 1:1 with water. Suddenly, that 200 milligrams is only half as potent.
Meanwhile, your iced coffee is just melting away. So which one truly hits harder? It depends on how you play the game.
Quirky Fact: The Bean Matters More Than the Brew
Want to blow your mind? The caffeine content is mostly about the beans, not the method. Robusta beans have nearly twice the caffeine of Arabica beans.
So a cheap iced coffee from Robusta can trounce a fancy cold brew made with Arabica. That’s like bringing a bazooka to a water balloon fight. Chaos.
Most shops use Arabica. But if you find a “rocket fuel” blend? You’ve been warned.
