How much caffeine is in matcha?
Matcha (200 ml) usually contains 38–89 mg of caffeine, about 63 mg on average.
Based on 2 g of powder, 200 ml of water (the whole leaf is consumed).
Key numbers
| Caffeine per cup | 38–89 mg |
|---|---|
| Volume | 200 ml |
| mg / 100 ml (average) | 31.5 |
| Compared with filter coffee (per cup) | 66% |
| Cups to reach 400 mg a day (adult) | 6 |
| Cups to reach 200 mg at once | 3 |
How much depends on grams
With matcha you consume the whole leaf, so the number of grams matters most.
| Grams | Caffeine per cup |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 19–44 mg |
| 2 g | 38–89 mg |
| 3 g | 57–133 mg |
What about the evening?
After 6 hours roughly 10–49 mg of caffeine is still in the body (half-life 3–7 h). Sensitivity varies, so treat this as a guide, not a rule.
Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in matcha?
Matcha (200 ml) usually contains 38–89 mg of caffeine, about 63 mg on average. Based on 2 g of powder, 200 ml of water (the whole leaf is consumed).
Does matcha have more caffeine than filter coffee?
No, on average less: about 66% of the caffeine in a cup of filter coffee.
How many cups of matcha can I drink a day?
For adults EFSA gives up to 400 mg of caffeine a day from all sources. From this drink alone that is roughly 6 cups, if nothing else adds caffeine. In pregnancy the limit is 200 mg a day.
How does matcha compare with other teas and coffee?
See the "Caffeine in drinks" table: every drink is listed by caffeine per cup.
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Sources and method
- Medical News Today: matcha caffeine (19–44 mg/g, citing Kochman et al. 2020)
- EUFIC: EFSA opinion on the safety of caffeine (2015)
Data checked 2026-10-24. Ranges are shown because studies report different numbers. General information, not medical advice.