Are you considering replacing your daily cup (or several) of coffee with matcha ? Or maybe you want to replace it with another drink? For example, matcha ?

Matcha is a powdered green tea obtained from the Camellia sinensis plant . Although matcha is made from the same plant as regular green tea, the method of cultivation and preparation is different.

Because of the way it is grown, matcha is very high in antioxidants—compounds that protect against cell damage in the body that can lead to disease. For the same reason, it also has more caffeine than other green teas.

Matcha caffeine content compared to green tea

A typical cup of green tea contains about 28 milligrams of caffeine. This number is approximate, as caffeine content can vary greatly depending on the amount of tea, its freshness, and preparation. A cup of matcha , with one teaspoon of matcha powder added, typically contains about 35–70 milligrams of caffeine. Of course, this number can vary depending on the preparation method.

But it would probably be more interesting to compare matcha tea and a cup of coffee – which has more caffeine?

Does matcha have as much caffeine as coffee?

If you are considering switching from coffee to matcha tea, we can say right away that matcha will have, on average, less caffeine than coffee. An average cup of matcha will contain around 35-70mg of caffeine, while the same cup of coffee will contain around 100mg or more.

However, caffeine content alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Unlike coffee, matcha tea contains L-theanine, which, in combination with caffeine, can help to reduce stress, fatigue, and increase alertness more effectively. Therefore, its effects are not necessarily weaker, they are simply different. This difference is especially relevant for those who want to regulate and maintain more consistent energy levels throughout the day.

With matcha , you won't experience the midday "energy slump"!

If one of your complaints about coffee is that it gives you a quick burst of energy, but then that energy just as quickly drops after a while, then matcha tea is for you.

Remember L-theanine mentioned earlier? This amino acid also modulates the rate at which caffeine is absorbed, which helps to smooth out energy spikes and maintain a more even energy level. It also modulates the effects of caffeine and can help prevent caffeine-related problems like shaky hands, anxiety, and irritability.

Even more health benefits

Matcha has many health benefits. Read more about it here .

Want to try it? Order our matcha tea and feel energized without the coffee "crash."