Side-by-Side Comparison
Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea) vs. Espresso (Standard Double Shot 1:2)
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea)
Espresso (Standard Double Shot 1:2)
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.
A standard double espresso is prepared by forcing 9 bars of pressurized hot water (90–93.5°C) through 18g of finely ground coffee in 25–30 seconds, yielding 36g of liquid beverage. Per 100ml, it delivers ~212mg caffeine, an 8.5–11.0% TDS, and a persistent crema emulsion.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Product Class
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Whole Leaf Suspension (Shade-grown Tencha) | Pressurized Coffee Extraction |
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Brewing Water Temperature
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70 – 80°C (158 – 176°F) (Prevents catechin bitterness) | 90 – 93.5°C (194 – 200°F) |
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Grind Size Range
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5 – 10 µm (Granite stone-ground micro-powder) | 200 – 350 µm (Fine) |
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Caffeine Content (per 100ml)
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~90 – 100 mg (2g bowl = ~64–70mg caffeine) mg | ~212 mg (Single 36g double shot = ~75–80mg caffeine) 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 : Yield)
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— | 1 : 2.0 (18g dry coffee -> 36g liquid espresso) |
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Extraction Pressure
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— | 9.0 Bar (0.9 MPa / 130 PSI) |
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Extraction Time
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— | 25 – 30 Seconds |
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
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— | 8.5 – 11.0 % (Heavy concentration) % |
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Extraction Yield (EY)
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— | 18.0 – 22.0 % (SCA Golden Cup Standard) % |
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