Espresso vs Matcha: which has more caffeine?
Espresso and matcha have similar caffeine per cup (a difference of under 20%).
Per 100 ml: espresso has about 6.7× more caffeine than matcha.
| Espresso | Matcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per cup | 40–63 mg | 38–89 mg |
| Volume | 30 ml | 200 ml |
| mg / 100 ml (average) | 210 | 31.5 |
| Cups to reach 400 mg a day (adult) | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more caffeine: Espresso or Matcha?
Espresso and matcha have similar caffeine per cup (a difference of under 20%).
How many cups of matcha equal one cup of espresso?
Using average values, one cup of espresso (63 mg) equals about 1 cups of matcha (63 mg). This is a guide, since both drinks vary by batch and preparation.
Which is better in the evening?
Matcha has less caffeine per cup (about 63 mg versus about 63 mg for espresso). After 6 hours roughly half to a third of what you drank remains, but sensitivity varies a lot.
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Sources and method
- Mayo Clinic: Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
- EUFIC: EFSA opinion on the safety of caffeine (2015)
- Medical News Today: matcha caffeine (19–44 mg/g, citing Kochman et al. 2020)
Data checked 2026-10-24. Ranges are shown because studies report different numbers. General information, not medical advice.