Story by Carissa Chesanek, Maggie Seaver writing for Real Simple
Is matcha green tea really better for you than coffee? We asked a registered dietitian.
Few people can start the day—or power through the afternoon—without a caffeinated beverage to perk them up. While coffee has historically been the go-to caffeinated drink for in U.S. adults, more people have become matcha drinkers in recent years. This earthy, Japanese powdered green tea has been popping up at coffee and tea shops, bars and restaurants, and on grocery shelves over the past decade or two, giving caffeine-lovers another tempting option to reach for on foggy mornings. But besides their obvious flavor differences—and the simple fact that one is coffee and the other is tea—what are the main differences between coffee and matcha? Does one have more caffeine than the other? And is matcha a healthier drink than coffee, as many people believe, or vice versa? We asked a registered dietitian to break down the pros and cons of each morning sip.
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