How much Caffeine does Matcha contain?

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One serving of Usucha Matcha, or thin-tea style Matcha preparation, uses roughly 1.5g of Matcha powder for mixing 70 ml of water.

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

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.

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

Now, this is based on 8oz of coffee, which is roughly 240 ml 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 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.

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.