The Iced Energy beverages contain up to 205 milligrams of caffeine, significantly less than the controversial Charged Lemonade had, but still equivalent to about six cans of Coke.Starbucks on Tuesday launched a drink at stores nationwide called Iced Energy, which has up to 205 milligrams of caffeine in it — about the same amount as six cans of Coke.
And energy drinks have more caffeine than ever. Red Bull, which has been sold for decades, contains 114 milligrams of caffeine in a 12-fluid-ounce can, while many newer brands, including Celsius, contain 200 milligrams or more. Others, such as Bang, have 300 milligrams. says healthy adults can generally consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, the equivalent to about four or five cups of coffee.
The 21-year-old college student had a heart condition and was not aware of the drink’s caffeine content, the lawsuit says., which has 360 milligrams. Of the three Iced Energy flavors it introduced, the limited-edition frozen beverage has the least caffeine with 140 milligrams, according to While most adults can have caffeine, the American Academy of Pediatrics says there are no benefits of caffeine for children, and it has specifically stated that Starbucks’ Iced Energy is different from its refreshers, popular caffeinated juices with about 30 milligrams or more of caffeine — just over the amount in a can of Coke.
In response to a question about whether it would take steps to prevent children from drinking its new energy drinks, Starbucks said in an email on Tuesday that it is"transparent with ingredients and nutrition information, so customers can choose what’s right for them.
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