Matcha has become the go-to coffee alternative. Not because it's stronger, but because of how its caffeine feels.
How much caffeine each has
A cup of matcha has about 60–70 mg of caffeine, while a mug of drip coffee has about 95–120 mg. So coffee wins on raw caffeine. Matcha's appeal is the kind of energy it gives, not the amount.
The L-theanine difference
Matcha is rich in L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm, focused alertness. It smooths caffeine's sharp edge, and many people find matcha gives steadier focus without the jitters or the crash a big coffee can bring.
- Coffee: more caffeine, faster hit. Great for a hard morning start.
- Matcha: gentler, longer, calmer energy. Good for sustained focus.
- It still counts: matcha isn't caffeine-free, so it adds to your daily total.
Whether you switch to matcha or drink both, the caffeine adds up the same way. Caffy has matcha, coffee and hundreds of drinks built in, so you can log either with a tap and see your real daily total.