Side-by-Side Comparison
Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea) vs. Cold Brew Coffee (Slow Cold Immersion)
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea)
Cold Brew Coffee (Slow Cold Immersion)
Ceremonial matcha is stone-ground powdered shade-grown green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis). Per 100g powder, it provides roughly 300 kcal, 30.6g protein, 3,200mg caffeine, 5,000–6,500mg epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and 2,000mg L-theanine, whisked into 70–80°C water.
Cold brew coffee is prepared by steeping coarse coffee grounds in room temperature or chilled water (4–20°C) for 16–24 hours. Per 100ml concentrate, it delivers 180–220mg caffeine with 66% lower titratable acidity than hot brews.
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Product Class
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Whole Leaf Suspension (Shade-grown Tencha) | Extended Cold Full Immersion Extraction |
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Brewing Water Temperature
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70 – 80°C (158 – 176°F) (Prevents catechin bitterness) | 4 – 20°C (39 – 68°F / Cold / Room Temp) |
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Grind Size Range
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5 – 10 µm (Granite stone-ground micro-powder) | 900 – 1,200 µm (Extra Coarse) |
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Caffeine Content (per 100ml)
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~90 – 100 mg (2g bowl = ~64–70mg caffeine) mg | ~180 – 220 mg (Concentrate) / ~70–90mg (Diluted 1:1) mg |
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Standard Brew Ratio (Powder : Water)
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2.0g powder in 70ml water (Usucha standard) | — |
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Steeping Duration
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0 min (Whisked mechanical suspension with bamboo chasen) | — |
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EGCG Catechin Concentration
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~100 – 130 mg per 2g serving (Among the most concentrated dietary sources of EGCG) mg | — |
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L-Theanine Amino Acid
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~40 – 50 mg per 2g serving (Induces alpha brainwaves) mg | — |
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Standard Brew Ratio (Dose : Water)
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— | 1 : 5 (Concentrate) / 1 : 12 (Ready-to-drink) |
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Extraction Time
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— | 16 – 24 Hours |
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
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— | 3.5 – 5.0 % (Concentrate) % |
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Titratable Acidity Comparison
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— | 50–66% lower titratable acid than hot coffee (smooth, chocolatey, low-tannin) |
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