Does matcha contain caffeine? How does it compare to coffee?

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Created At: 7/29/2025Updated At: 8/18/2025
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Does matcha contain caffeine? Yes, matcha contains caffeine. Since matcha is made from ground green tea leaves and the entire leaf is consumed, it retains the caffeine present in the tea leaves.

Caffeine Content Comparison (per approximately 240ml cup):

  • Matcha: Approximately 70mg of caffeine (using 2g of powder)
  • Coffee: Approximately 95mg of caffeine (drip coffee example)

Therefore, matcha generally contains less caffeine than coffee, though the exact amount can vary slightly depending on preparation methods (such as the amount of powder used or coffee strength).

Created At: 08-04 13:30:55Updated At: 08-09 01:01:18