For a lot of us, caffeine is non-negotiable. The real question is where you want to get it.
Coffee has long been the default morning energy drink, while traditional tea is usually thought of as the lighter option. But high-caffeine tea is changing that equation.
At Kubo, we created tea for people who love tea—but want serious energy from their cup.
How Much Caffeine Is in Tea vs. Coffee?
The amount of caffeine in both coffee and tea can vary significantly depending on the type, serving size, and brewing method.
A typical 8-ounce cup of tea may contain roughly 14–60 mg of caffeine, while an 8-ounce cup of coffee can contain approximately 95–200 mg.
Kubo is different.
Depending on the blend, Kubo Tea contains approximately 140–155 mg of caffeine per cup, putting it in an entirely different category from traditional tea.
We do this by pairing our organic tea blends with caffeine derived from organic green tea.
The result? The ritual and flavor of tea with the kind of caffeine people often look to coffee for.
Why Choose High-Caffeine Tea?
Sometimes you want more than a traditional cup of tea—but you don’t necessarily want another coffee.
High-caffeine tea gives you another option.
With Kubo, you can start your morning with a bold Lion’s Mane Chai, brew an Energize Yerba Mate before a busy afternoon, or pour a Peach Mango Iced Tea over ice when coffee simply doesn’t sound good.
Different ritual. Serious caffeine.
What About Sugar?
This is where what you put in your cup matters.
Plain coffee and tea can both be consumed without sugar, but many popular coffee and energy drinks come loaded with syrups, sweeteners, creamers, or added sugar.
Kubo Tea contains zero sugar, so you can get a high-caffeine drink without turning it into a sugary energy beverage.
Coffee or Tea? It Doesn’t Have to Be Either-Or.
We’re not here to tell you coffee is bad.
We love the ritual of a morning drink as much as anyone.
We simply thought tea deserved a better energy option.
Kubo combines organic tea, high caffeine, zero sugar, functional ingredients, and plant-based tea bags to create a different kind of daily ritual.
So if you’ve ever thought:
“I love tea, but I need coffee-level energy.”
That’s exactly why we made Kubo.
Find Your Energy
For bold mornings: Try Lion’s Mane Chai or Reishi English Breakfast.
For something refreshing: Brew Peach Mango, Raspberry, or Half & Half over ice.
For an active day: Reach for Energize Yerba Mate.
For a lighter tea profile: Try Japanese Sencha Matcha or Tropical Green.
Whatever your routine looks like, there’s a Kubo for it.
The Bottom Line
Traditional tea doesn’t have to mean low caffeine.
Kubo Tea delivers 140–155 mg of caffeine per cup, depending on the blend, with zero sugar and organic ingredients—all in the simple ritual of brewing a cup of tea.
High energy. Zero sugar. Tea that keeps up.
Individual caffeine sensitivity varies. Consider your total daily caffeine intake from all sources.