Since it requires both more coffee and more time to make cold brew does come at a higher price 3 25 versus 2 65 for a starbucks grande but iced coffee lovers may consider forking over the extra cash.
Starbucks cold brew vs iced coffee caffeine.
Iced coffee is made by brewing hot coffee letting it cool and then pouring it over ice.
These chilled cousins are more different than you might think.
Starbucks offers an example.
Since it doesn t have the biting flavor of traditional coffee many fans choose to drink cold brew straight which means it doesn t need to.
That s a pretty big difference in caffeine content.
A 16 ounce cold brew from starbucks is reported to contain 200 mg of caffeine while a hot 16 ounce coffee can contain anywhere from 260 to 360 mg depending on the beans you choose.
Iced coffee is brewed double strength then cooled which creates a refreshing lighter body.
It s served sweetened often with a splash of milk.
Cold brew is made without heat which creates lower acidity for a smoother naturally sweet taste.