How Many Calories Are In Matcha?

While Matcha drinks have been consumed for centuries, their health benefits have attracted a growing audience of health enthusiasts who want to enjoy the Zenergy of increased alertness and calm mindsets in recent years - not least because it also reduces blood pressure and bad cholesterol.

When adding matcha green tea or matcha lattes to your diet, though, there are several questions that should be asked. Understanding matcha calories is one of the most significant, especially for matcha drinkers that are actively looking to lose weight and reduce their cholesterol. However, it’s useful to know the answers regardless of personal circumstances. Here’s all you need to know.

How many calories are in matcha drinks?

When discussing matcha calories, the first thing you need to consider is what type of matcha powder you purchase. Here at Encha, you will find a choice of ceremonial-grade matcha powder, latte-grade matcha powder, and culinary-grade matcha powder. While you could technically use any of the powders for any purpose, they each have a primary purpose. They are as follows;

• Ceremonial-grade matcha powder is used for preparing traditional matcha tea.
• Latte-grade matcha powder is used for preparing matcha latte,
• Culinary-grade matcha powder is used for making desserts and smoothies.

When choosing certified USDA organic products, you will find that the premium quality powder made from camellia sinensis leaves only contain a few calories per serving. At Encha, the hand-picked leaves are then ground with a stone grinder. When buying any of our products, the matcha calories are just 8 per serving (2 grams). This compares to around 2 calories for a green tea but has even more health benefits to offer.

Furthermore, matcha powder includes zero fat, zero sugar, and zero cholesterol. When coupled with the fact that there’s less than 1% carbs, you can be sure that this is one of the lowest calorie beverages available. Better still, it will give you the Zenergy needed to unlock improved physical and mental health. 

Conclusion

Matcha is a healthy drink that can deliver a plethora of benefits and can be safely consumed in moderation on a daily basis. When prepared as a tea, it is an extremely low-calorie beverage but consumers that prefer a matcha latte will need to monitor the milk and flavorings that are added to their drink as this can make it a relatively calorie-dense drink.

For the best quality matcha powder, which also delivers the full benefits of the drink, Encha is the answer. Order yours, or subscribe and save, to start your matcha journey today.