If you enjoy drinking coffee but find that its effects leave you jittery or creating energy crashes midday, Matcha might be just what the doctor ordered. With its combination of caffeine and L-theanine that boosts mental clarity and performance without creating energy crashes like coffee does. Plus, Matcha can be prepared in various ways from traditional whisk and bowl to lattes or smoothies!

Coffee and Matcha Both Contain Caffeine

In general, coffee contains more caffeine per serving than matcha; an 8-ounce cup typically contains around 96 milligrams (mg), while bowl of matcha typically ranges from 38-88mg depending on its type and method of preparation – although each may contain slightly more or less.

Matcha and coffee each contain caffeine, but its impact differs considerably on different people. Coffee may provide instantaneous gratification; matcha can have more of an indirect and gradual impact due to how it’s prepared. Matcha usually has lower effects on blood pressure and heart rate compared to coffee; however, excessive consumption could still have these consequences.

Matcha offers more than just milder caffeine profiles; it is packed with nutrients. The matcha plant itself has been found to contain various vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron and flavonoids; in addition to epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG which has been known to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Matcha green tea’s main advantage lies in its ability to increase concentration and focus, due to the combination of caffeine and L-theanine found within. A recent study among young adults indicated that supplementing their daily meals with both soluble fibre and Matcha tea led to improved cognitive functioning.

Matcha may be just what’s needed to give you that mild boost or keep your mind sharp in the morning – easy to prepare, with its own distinctive flavor and packed full of essential nutrients. But before switching completely over from coffee, consult a registered dietitian first – gradually switch slowly if need be and work up gradually towards full replacement of your caffeine consumption with matcha instead! And don’t forget using it in recipes too; use matcha as a replacement for milk in cakes, cookies and baked goods or to create an nutrient-packed smoothie! Give it a try and you might just be amazed by what difference it makes!