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What is matcha? The benefits, risks and buying tips
['Martha Roberts', 'Senior Researcher']
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Product Serving size Caffeine content Can of matcha latte ( Ueshima Coffee Company 250ml can 92.5mg Average espresso* 60ml 80mg Cup of matcha tea (ceremonial-grade powder) 2g (1tsp) of powder 68mg Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Latte Tall takeaway cup (354ml) 57.2mg (2 scoops of matcha) Perfect Ted Original Matcha Nespresso- compatible pods One pod (1.5g) 51mg* EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) dataHow much matcha and caffeine is in your matcha product?
Matcha latte and other ways to have matchaThe conventional way to consume matcha is to mix matcha powder with water using a traditional bamboo whisk to form a frothy drink.
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While 'green tea powder' can be used on labels as a catch-all for classic or culinary grade matcha, you might also see terms like 'natural matcha green tea flavouring' or 'matcha tea extract' being used - these are not the same as 'matcha powder' and will have variable ingredients.
While 'green tea powder' can be used on labels as a catch-all for classic or culinary grade matcha, you might also see terms like 'natural matcha green tea flavouring' or 'matcha tea extract' being used - these are not the same as 'matcha powder' and will have variable ingredients.