Matcha vs Green Tea

Matcha vs Green Tea

If you’re a tea lover in Canada, you’ve probably seen both matcha and green tea everywhere — from cozy cafés to grocery store shelves to your favourite online tea shops. But even though they come from the same plant, these two teas are completely different in flavour, benefits, and how you enjoy them.

Here’s your friendly guide to understanding matcha vs. green tea, so you can choose the perfect sip for your daily routine.

🌱 First Things : They Come From the Same Plant

Both matcha and traditional green tea are made from the Camellia sinensis plant.
The difference comes from how they’re grown, processed, and consumed — and that’s what makes each one unique.

🍵 What Is Green Tea?

Green tea is one of the most popular teas worldwide. For most Canadians, it’s the go-to tea for a light, refreshing drink

How It’s Made ?

Green tea leaves are:

  • Harvested

  • Lightly steamed or pan-fired

  • Dried

  • Rolled into loose-leaf or packed into tea bags

You simply steep the leaves in hot water, strain, and enjoy.

Taste Profile :

  • Fresh

  • Light

  • Slightly grassy

  • Very smooth

Why People Love It ?

  • Great for everyday sipping

  • Low in caffeine

  • Hydrating and calming

  • Gentle on the stomach

At LA FRU TEA, our loose-leaf green tea is harvested and packed for maximum freshness and flavour.

🍃 What Is Matcha?

Matcha is like green tea — but supercharged.

It’s made from green tea leaves grown in the shade for weeks before harvest. The shading makes the leaves richer in chlorophyll, L-theanine, and antioxidants. After harvesting, the leaves are stone-ground into a fine, vibrant green powder.

How It’s Enjoyed ?

Unlike regular green tea, you drink the whole powdered leaf, not an infusion. This means:

  • More nutrients

  • More flavour

  • More energy

Taste Profile

  • Bold

  • Creamy

  • Earthy

  • Slightly sweet

Why People Love It ?

  • Amazing energy boost

  • Rich in antioxidants

  • Smooth, creamy texture

  • Great for lattes, smoothies, and baking

⚡ Matcha vs. Green Tea: Which Has More Caffeine?

If you want a gentle pick-me-up:
👉 Green Tea is perfect — mild and calm.

If you want a clean, focused energy boost without the jitters:
👉 Matcha gives you more caffeine + L-theanine, which helps with focus and calm energy.

Quick comparison:

  • Green Tea: ~25–35 mg caffeine per cup

  • Matcha: ~60–80 mg caffeine per serving

💚 Health Benefits: Both Are Amazing, but Matcha Leads

Both teas offer powerful wellness benefits:

Benefits of Green Tea

  • Supports metabolism

  • Helps with digestion

  • Boosts antioxidants

  • Supports heart health

Benefits of Matcha

  • 10x more antioxidants than regular green tea

  • Enhanced focus & sustained energy

  • Supports detoxification

  • Perfect for mindfulness or morning routines

🥤 How to Enjoy Each One ?

 

Green Tea 

  • Hot or iced

  • Great with lemon or honey

  • Brew at 70–80°C so it doesn’t turn bitter

Matcha

  • Traditional whisked matcha

  • Matcha lattes

  • Matcha smoothies

  • Baking (cookies, cakes, pancakes)

 Matcha or Green Tea — Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Green Tea if you want:

✔️ A light, refreshing drink
✔️ Low caffeine
✔️ A gentle daily wellness tea

Choose Matcha if you want:

✔️ More energy and focus
✔️ Higher antioxidants
✔️ A bold, creamy taste
✔️ A versatile tea you can whisk, mix, or cook with

At LA FRU TEA, we offer premium-quality teas designed to fit your lifestyle — whether you’re brewing a soothing loose-leaf green tea or whisking a bright, flavourful matcha.

Time to Explore Your New Favourite Tea

Ready to discover the difference for yourself?
Browse our premium teas at LA FRU TEA and elevate your daily tea ritual with fresh flavour, rich aroma, and wellness in every sip.

 

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