Side-by-Side Comparison
Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea) vs. Ristretto (Restricted Espresso Shot 1:1)
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea)
Ristretto (Restricted Espresso Shot 1:1)
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.
Ristretto is a restricted extraction espresso stopping at a 1:1 to 1:1.5 ratio (18g dry dose yielding 18–22g liquid) in 18–22 seconds, extracting sweet, viscous, low-bitterness solubles with an intense 11–14% TDS.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Product Class
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Whole Leaf Suspension (Shade-grown Tencha) | Restricted High-Intensity Espresso |
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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 – 300 µm (Fine to Ultra-Fine) |
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Caffeine Content (per 100ml)
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~90 – 100 mg (2g bowl = ~64–70mg caffeine) mg | ~240 mg (Single 20g shot = ~50–60mg 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 : 1.0 – 1 : 1.2 (18g dry coffee -> 18–22g liquid) |
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Extraction Pressure
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— | 9.0 Bar |
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Extraction Time
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— | 18 – 22 Seconds |
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
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— | 11.0 – 14.5 % (Maximum body and sweetness) % |
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Extraction Yield (EY)
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— | 14.0 – 16.5 % (Excludes late astringent tannins) % |
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