Matcha vs Yerba mate: which has more caffeine?
Matcha and yerba mate have similar caffeine per cup (a difference of under 20%).
Per 100 ml the caffeine is similar.
| Matcha | Yerba mate | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per cup | 38–89 mg | 54–80 mg |
| Volume | 200 ml | 237 ml |
| mg / 100 ml (average) | 31.5 | 28.3 |
| Cups to reach 400 mg a day (adult) | 6 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more caffeine: Matcha or Yerba mate?
Matcha and yerba mate have similar caffeine per cup (a difference of under 20%).
How many cups of yerba mate equal one cup of matcha?
Using average values, one cup of matcha (63 mg) equals about 0.9 cups of yerba mate (67 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 67 mg for yerba mate). 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
- Medical News Today: matcha caffeine (19–44 mg/g, citing Kochman et al. 2020)
- Markowicz Bastos et al., Acta Farm. Bonaerense 2005;24(1):91–95 (yerba mate)
- Caffeine Informer: yerba mate (producer data)
- 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.