How Much Caffeine Does Matcha Contain?

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How much Caffeine does Matcha contain?

Frequently asked questions regarding Matcha

How much caffeine does Matcha contain?

One serving of Usucha Matcha, or thin-tea style Matcha preparation, uses roughly 1.5g of Matcha powder for mixing 7 ml of water.

According to Japan's MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), this is roughly 48ml of caffeine.

Is this high or low?

According to US FDA, the recommended daily caffeine intake for a healthy adult is 400mg. The same recommendation of 400mg is used in Japan as well.

Therefore it's safe to say you can have several cups of Matcha in a day.

How does this compare to coffee?

According to HealthLine, a cup of brewed coffee contains between 70 to 140mg of caffeine. 95mg of caffeine is the average.

Now, this is based on 8oz of coffee, which is roughly 240ml of liquid. This amount is much more significant than the amount of fluid for a serving of Usucha Matcha.

Therefore, on a per-serving basis, the caffeine content of coffee is significantly higher than that of Matcha. However, from a caffeine density perspective, Matcha is much higher.

The effect of L-theanine

The good thing about Matcha is that it also contains an amino acid called L-theanine.There are several studies on the effects of combining L-theanine and Caffeine. It seems to increase the focus effect of caffeine while reducing the stimulating effect.

This fact is incredible, as Matcha brings out the best of caffeine while mitigating its weaknesses. It's like a match made in heaven!

This L-theanine is a natural amino acid in all Japanese green tea types. You can find similar combinations of caffeine and L-theanine in teas such as Sencha, Gyokuro, Fukamushi-Sencha, and others.

Summary

Compared to a serving of coffee, Matcha has less caffeine than coffee. However, the good thing about Matcha is that combined with L-theanine, it improves the effect of caffeine while mitigating its downside effects.

If you're looking for an alternative to coffee to boost your morning and reduce the caffeine crash, Matcha and other Japanese tea are a great choice.menu_book

Also Read

• The Five Key Nutrients of Japanese Green Tea
• The Ultimate Guide to Matcha

Yuki

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