How much caffeine is in matcha?

A smoother, longer-lasting energy boost (compared to coffee)

Matcha was originally invented in China but made popular by Japan and has taken the world by storm, often on every menu found in any cafe.

When compared to its counterpart, coffee matcha has a lot less caffeine. Unlike coffee, matcha provides a smoother, longer-lasting energy boost due to its L-theanine content, which promotes relaxation and helps prevent caffeine crashes.

Depending on your cup size, the amount of caffeine in matcha varies, but the standard 8 oz cup contains about 35 to 70 mg of caffeine.

Matcha caffeine content compared to other caffeinated drinks:

• Coffee 8 oz = 95-200 mg

• Black tea 8 oz = 40-70 mg

• Green tea 8 oz = 25-45 mg

• Espresso

  • Single shot (1 oz / 30 ml): ~63 mg caffeine

    Double shot (2 oz / 60 ml): ~126 mg caffeine

How does matcha give you a boost without getting you too caffeinated?

Matcha has something that regular coffee does not: l-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calmness and focus while also balancing the effect of caffeine.

• L-theanine slows caffeine absorption, preventing energy spikes and crashes.

• It promotes alpha brain waves, which induce relaxation without drowsiness.

• Matcha releases caffeine more steadily, which in turn provides 4 to 6 hours of sustained energy

• Matcha does not trigger a cortisol response, which is the main cause of jitters and crashes

• The compounds in matcha help keep stress levels balanced