Kaoru Supreme Organic Matcha

Matcha green tea is relatively high in both caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine, but exact amounts vary depending on factors like how the tea leaves are grown, the time of harvest, and how the matcha is prepared. As a general guideline:

**Caffeine:**
- A typical 1-gram serving (about ½ teaspoon) of matcha powder often provides around 30–50 mg of caffeine.
- Many people use about 2 grams (1 teaspoon) per cup, which can yield roughly 60–100 mg of caffeine—similar to a cup of regular coffee.

**L-Theanine:**
- That same 1-gram serving can contain around 15–25 mg of L-theanine.
- With a 2-gram serving, you could expect around 30–50 mg of L-theanine.

### Why these amounts vary
1. **Growing conditions:** Shade-grown teas (like matcha) typically have higher levels of both caffeine and L-theanine.
2. **Quality/grade:** Ceremonial-grade matcha (made from younger, top leaves) can have slightly higher concentrations of amino acids.
3. **Preparation method:** The thickness or thinness of the tea affects how much actual powder (and thus caffeine and theanine) you consume.

These numbers serve as useful averages, but if you’re especially sensitive to caffeine or looking for specific theanine benefits, you may want to experiment with smaller servings or look for brands that provide lab-tested amounts.

https://www.o-cha.com/green-tea-health-benefits.html#my-tea-chart

Matcha and gyokuro, at least the higher quality versions, are usually released in late summer or early fall. Until that time, the previous year's stock will usually surpass the quality of the current year's stock, it is aged for a few months. There should be no rush to get matcha or gyokuro soon after the harvest, that is not when it's at its peak.

Yes, it is.

If the tin is unopened, definitely store it in the refrigerator (not freezer). For matcha we usually also store the opened cans in the fridge.

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I depends on how strong you make it. I just made a bowl and used 1.5 grams of matcha powder and it turned out great. This would make 20 bowls per package. So it's not exact, but figure 20 servings per package.