Matcha vs Coffee: What’s the difference?
By Matcha Essence
For years coffee has been the reigning champion of morning routines, but there’s a green contender slowly emerging across Australia. And no, we’re not talking kale smoothies or spinach juices, we’re talking about matcha.
What is the real difference between Matcha and Coffee? Let’s spill the matcha tea.
1. How is matcha different to coffee
Coffee production methods involve harvesting coffee cherries and roasting the beans at high heat to develop flavour and bitterness. The roasted beans are ground and brewed with hot water resulting in a strong, aromatic brew.
The process of crafting matcha powder is much slower and more deliberate to protect flavour and preserve nutrients. Green tea leaves are hand-picked to select only the most tender leaves (no stem or veins) and is then dried and ground into a fine powder using granite wheels. Unlike steeped tea, matcha is consumed whole, maximising antioxidants and amino acids per gram.
2. Coffee: The Truth About Your Morning Pick-Me-Up
Coffee is famous for giving a fast energy boost. A standard cup has about 95 mg of caffeine compared to around 70 mg in a serving of matcha. Coffee has that instant effect that helps you feel ready to tackle your morning.
But here’s the thing. What comes up usually comes down. Coffee often brings the midday slump, brain fog or even both. That short burst of energy in the morning doesn’t always carry you through the day as smoothly as you’d like.
3. Why Matcha Powder Beats Coffee for Lasting Energy
Matcha takes a different approach. Thanks to an amino acid in matcha called L-theanine, the caffeine is released more gradually. So instead of giving you that burst of energy upfront with matcha you get a slow release of energy that can last up to six hours. Think of it as productivity without the chaos.
4. Which is better for me?
Coffee is exceptional at giving you that burst of energy that you need to start your day and is one of the worlds most consumed drinks for a reason, but when you need long-lasting alertness and extended periods of focus, matcha is your friend. Whether it’s powering through long study sessions at university, enduring that three-hour meeting (that could have been in an email), or just keeping up with life errands, matcha helps you stay energised for longer and makes it easier to get through your day without the crash that usually comes with coffee.
Matcha offers a smoother, longer-lasting energy boost thanks to its unique pairing of caffeine and L-theanine. Substituting your coffee with matcha is an excellent way to reduce your daily caffeine intake without compromising on mental clarify or focus. Matcha is perfect for when you've had enough coffee for the day, but you still want to have a nice soothing, energising and better yet, healthy drink.
Ready to Come to the Green Side?
At Matcha Essence, we source our premium organic ceremonial matcha directly from Kagoshima, Japan, and hand-pack it here in Australia to ensure maximum freshness.
The result?
An exceptionally smooth, vibrant, and velvety experience. Start your matcha journey today with Matcha Essence for calm, focus and everyday wellness.
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