


More caffeine than most other teas due to intentional shading during the end of the growing period to concentrate the caffeine in the leaves.Matcha tends to have a higher concentration of caffeine, around 75 mg a cup, in part due to the use of the entire tea leaf directly in the powder. Similar to yaupon, matcha and other traditional teas have l-theanine that trigger the release of GABA and alpha waves, both of which contribute to a relaxed sensation. Each cup of matcha contains the entire tea leaf, meaning each cup tends to have a higher concentration of the benefits of tea, including caffeine.

Matcha is a powdered green tea made from ground tea leaves. It’s organic, non-gmo, kosher, sustainably grown, and naturally caffeinated. Try our CatSpring Yaupon tea to receive a gentle boost of energy all day long. Lack of jitteriness in part due to the combination with l-theanine that increases GABA release in the brain and has a relaxing and anxiety-relieving effect.Improved attention and improved reaction time thanks to the effects of caffeine and theobromine together.Gives the gentle boost of energy from caffeine tempered by an interaction with polyphenols that can reduce the negative effects on mood.In general, yaupon has about 25 mg of caffeine, which is less than a normal cup of coffee (about 90 mg). When combined with caffeine, theobromine improves performance while minimizing susceptibility to distractions. One of these is the pairing with theobromine (the same compound found in chocolate that boosts your mood). This means that unlike other teas that are traditionally made with Camellia sinensis, yaupon has unique properties in addition to caffeine. Yaupon is the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America.
