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Matcha
Matcha is concentrated powdered green tea, so it has more caffeine than a standard cup of green tea — roughly 70mg per teaspoon. A matcha latte is still manageable within daily limits, but it's worth knowing it's not as gentle as a simple cup of green tea.
Up to 300mg caffeine/day total (~70mg per 1 tsp matcha)
Because you consume the entire ground leaf (not just an infusion), matcha delivers caffeine more efficiently than steeped tea. One teaspoon of matcha powder yields about 70mg of caffeine. A single matcha latte is fine, but if you're also having coffee or other caffeinated drinks, keep track of your total. The L-theanine in matcha may help offset jitteriness for you, though it doesn't affect how caffeine transfers to milk.
Safer Alternatives:
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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