Side-by-Side Comparison
Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea) vs. Oolong Tea (Tie Guan Yin Semi-Oxidized)
Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea)
Oolong Tea (Tie Guan Yin Semi-Oxidized)
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.
Tie Guan Yin is a prized semi-oxidized oolong tea (30–40% oxidation) from Anxi, China. Steeping 5g in 150ml water at 88–92°C in a Gaiwan for 45 seconds produces an orchid floral fragrance, rich theasinensins, and ~25mg caffeine per 100ml over 6+ infusions.
Specification Comparison Table
11 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Product Class
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Whole Leaf Suspension (Shade-grown Tencha) | Semi-Oxidized Rolled Oolong Tea (30–40% Oxidation) |
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Brewing Water Temperature
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70 – 80°C (158 – 176°F) (Prevents catechin bitterness) | 88 – 92°C (190 – 198°F) |
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Steeping Duration
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0 min (Whisked mechanical suspension with bamboo chasen) | 45s (1st), +15s per subsequent infusion (6–8 steepings) |
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Caffeine Content (per 100ml)
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~90 – 100 mg (2g bowl = ~64–70mg caffeine) mg | ~25 – 35 mg 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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Grind Size Range
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5 – 10 µm (Granite stone-ground micro-powder) | — |
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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 (Leaf : Water)
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— | 5.0g in 150ml (Gongfu style 1 : 30) |
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Oxidation Level
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— | 30 – 40% (Partial enzymatic bruising and pan firing) |
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Bioactive Polyphenols
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— | Theasinensins (unique oolong dimers), EGCG, L-Theanine |
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