How much caffeine is in matcha? Matcha vs coffee
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Matcha contains about 19–44 mg of caffeine per gram of powder. A typical cup uses 1–2 g, so it has roughly 19–89 mg of caffeine. A 200 ml cup of filter coffee has about 90 mg. The exact amount depends on the matcha and how much powder you use.
In short
• Matcha: about 18.9–44.4 mg of caffeine per gram.
• 1 g (about ½ teaspoon): 19–44 mg. 2 g (about 1 teaspoon): 38–89 mg.
• Filter coffee: about 90 mg per 200 ml. Espresso: about 80 mg per 60 ml.
• Matcha usually has more caffeine than brewed green tea, because you drink the whole leaf.
Contents
- How much caffeine is in matcha?
- Matcha vs coffee
- Matcha vs green tea
- Matcha and your daily caffeine
- FAQ
How much caffeine is in matcha?
Matcha is green tea leaf ground into a fine powder that you whisk into water or milk. A study of matcha samples measured 18.9 to 44.4 mg of caffeine per gram (Koláčková et al., 2020, cited in a 2021 review in the journal Molecules).
| Matcha powder | Caffeine (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1 g (about ½ teaspoon) | 19–44 mg |
| 2 g (about 1 teaspoon) | 38–89 mg |
| 4 g (double serving) | 76–178 mg |
Work out your own total: caffeine calculator.
Matcha vs coffee
| Drink | Serving | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Matcha | 1–2 g | about 19–89 mg |
| Filter or instant coffee | 200 ml | about 90 mg |
| Espresso | 60 ml | about 80 mg |
| Black tea | 250 ml | about 55 mg |
Coffee and tea: EUFIC.
A standard cup of matcha usually has less caffeine than a cup of coffee, but a large matcha latte made with a double serving can have as much or more. More: How much caffeine is in coffee?
Matcha vs green tea
Both come from the same tea plant. With brewed green tea you remove the leaves, so only part of the caffeine ends up in the cup. With matcha you drink the whole ground leaf, so it usually contains more caffeine. Like other teas, matcha also contains L-theanine, an amino acid. More: How much caffeine is in tea? · L-theanine: what it is
Matcha and your daily caffeine
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), up to 400 mg of caffeine a day from all sources does not raise safety concerns for healthy adults, and up to 200 mg a day for pregnant and breastfeeding women (EFSA, 2015). Matcha counts towards that total. More: How much caffeine a day?
Optimal Native caffeine pouches state the caffeine per pouch: Morning Energy 200 mg, Daily Flow 75 mg, Evening Relax 0 mg. They are sugar-free and contain no tobacco or nicotine. More: Caffeine pouches explained
FAQ
Does matcha have more caffeine than coffee?
Usually not per cup: about 19–89 mg for 1–2 g of matcha vs about 90 mg for 200 ml of coffee.
How much caffeine is in a teaspoon of matcha?
About 38–89 mg for roughly 2 g of powder.
Does matcha have more caffeine than green tea?
Usually yes, because you drink the whole leaf.