Filter coffee vs Matcha: which has more caffeine?
A cup of filter coffee has on average about 1.5× more caffeine than matcha.
Per 100 ml: filter coffee has about 1.3× more caffeine than matcha.
The ranges overlap, so in a particular cup the difference can go the other way.
| Filter coffee | Matcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per cup | 80–107 mg | 38–89 mg |
| Volume | 237 ml | 200 ml |
| mg / 100 ml (average) | 40.5 | 31.5 |
| Cups to reach 400 mg a day (adult) | 4 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more caffeine: Filter coffee or Matcha?
A cup of filter coffee has on average about 1.5× more caffeine than matcha. The ranges overlap, so in a particular cup the difference can go the other way.
How many cups of matcha equal one cup of filter coffee?
Using average values, one cup of filter coffee (96 mg) equals about 1.5 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 96 mg for filter coffee). 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.