matcha vs peppermint herbal tea: which has more caffeine?

matcha has more caffeine than peppermint herbal tea: 60mg vs 0mg in the same 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g). That is a 60mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

matcha vs peppermint herbal tea: the numbers

Sources: matcha's figure is verified in our matcha caffeine guide against USDA FoodData Central (per-gram) / compiled (source); peppermint herbal tea's figure is verified in our peppermint herbal tea guide against USDA / naturally caffeine-free herbal (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: matcha packs roughly 750 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.

Which one should you pick?

Pick peppermint herbal tea 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

• matcha: the full caffeine guide
• peppermint herbal tea: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database

FAQ

Does matcha or peppermint herbal tea have more caffeine? matcha: 60mg per 8 oz cup (1 tsp, ~2g) versus 0mg per 8 oz cup for peppermint herbal tea.

Which is stronger per ounce? matcha, at about 7.5mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for peppermint herbal tea.