Matcha Green Tea

2,000mg

~66mg caffeine + ~40mg co-occurring theanine + ~90mg EGCG from a single whole-food matrix. Stone-milled. Japan-origin only.

Category Cognitive & Stress
Dose 2,000mg
Form Stone-milled · Japanese ceremonial-grade · shade-grown
Evidence Level Strong - well-established caffeine, theanine and EGCG evidence base

Mechanism

Matcha delivers three distinct bioactive compounds in a single whole-food matrix: caffeine (~66mg per 2g), L-theanine (~40mg co-occurring), and EGCG (~90mg). The theanine-to-caffeine ratio in matcha (~0.6:1) is why matcha produces sustained alertness with less anxiety and sharper decline than equivalent caffeine from coffee. This formula adds a further 200mg Suntheanine on top of the matcha's own theanine content.

EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is one of the most studied polyphenols - with documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic activity. Stone-milling and Japan-origin are sourcing non-negotiables: matcha produced outside Japan or via non-stone methods has significantly lower bioactive compound density.

Key Benefits

  • Three distinct bioactives (caffeine, theanine, EGCG) in one ingredient
  • ~66mg caffeine for sustained alertness
  • ~40mg co-occurring theanine attenuates caffeine anxiety
  • ~90mg EGCG. Camellia sinensis catechins in a traditional ceremonial preparation
  • Japan-origin · stone-milled · shade-grown

The Research

Peer-reviewed human trials supporting this ingredient at this dose.

Dietz C, et al. (2017). Nutrients. 9(1):49.Effect of green tea phytochemicals on mood and cognition.PubMed →
Baba Y, et al. (2021). Nutrients. 13(5):1700.Effects of daily matcha and caffeine on mild acute psychological stress-related cognitive function.PubMed →
Türközü D, Şanlıer N. (2017). Nutr Neurosci. 20(5):283-93.L-theanine, unique amino acid of tea, and its metabolism, health effects, and safety.PubMed →
In the formula

Matcha Green Tea

2,000mg

Stone-milled · Japanese ceremonial-grade · shade-grown

When to take it

Morning or pre-focus work. Contains ~66mg caffeine per 2g serving - avoid within 6-8 hours of sleep. Synergises directly with the 200mg Suntheanine in this formula.