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. 

What else impacts matcha calories?

Encha matcha calories are just 8 per serving. So, even if you like a stronger cup and opt for 3 grams rather than 2 grams, your basic drink will be just 12 calories. However, there are several other aspects that can influence the total number of calories in your beverage.

When using an Encha kit to prepare matcha tea, the only ingredients are matcha powder and water. As such, your finished beverage will only contain a total of 4 calories per gram of powder used.

Conversely, though, matcha lattes may be prepared with several other ingredients. While this does give you a lot of versatility, it does mean that the calories can fluctuate significantly between one person’s matcha latte and the next’s. Some of the key elements that will influence the matcha calories are;

• The choice of milk used to make the latte,
• Whether any flavorings and toppings are added, 
• The presence of sugars or sweeteners, 
• Whether you decide to add a shot of espresso coffee.

On a similar note, the calories in a matcha smoothie or dessert will depend largely on which recipe is selected and whether calorie-heavy additions are made. Ultimately, though, it is likely to carry far more calories than a green tea - although you will still gain the nutritional health benefits. 

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.