kombucha (traditionally brewed) vs matcha: which has more caffeine?

matcha has more caffeine than kombucha (traditionally brewed): 60mg vs 24mg in the same 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g). That is a 36mg gap, and since the cups match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

kombucha (traditionally brewed) vs matcha: the numbers

Sources: kombucha (traditionally brewed)'s figure is verified in our kombucha (traditionally brewed) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); matcha's figure is verified in our matcha guide against USDA FoodData Central (per-gram) / compiled (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick kombucha (traditionally brewed) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and matcha when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.

For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.

Related reading

• kombucha (traditionally brewed): the full caffeine guide
• matcha: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does kombucha (traditionally brewed) or matcha have more caffeine? matcha: 60mg per 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) versus 24mg per 8 oz glass for kombucha (traditionally brewed).

Which is stronger per ounce? matcha, at about 7.5mg per fluid ounce versus 3.0mg for kombucha (traditionally brewed).