Green Tea with Matcha: Blending Two Powerful Teas Together
When it comes to tea, you've probably heard of green tea and matcha. But what about combining the two? Green tea with matcha is gaining popularity for good reasons — blending these two creates an infusion of rich flavours, vibrant colour, and a greater boost of health benefits.
What Is Green Tea?
Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant and undergoes minimal oxidation during processing. This preserves its signature light green colour and delicate flavour — ranging from grassy to floral depending on variety and origin.
High-altitude Nepali green teas — like Nepal Hills Tea's Floral Green Tea grown at 5,000–7,000 ft in Ilam — offer naturally jasmine-adjacent florals, light sweetness, and zero bitterness. This is a result of altitude slowing leaf growth and reducing tannin content.
What Is Matcha?
Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown, shade-grown green tea leaves. Unlike traditional green tea, where you steep and discard the leaves, matcha allows you to consume the entire leaf — offering a concentrated source of nutrients, antioxidants, and L-theanine.
- Flavours: Rich, creamy, umami, with an earthy sweetness
- Processing: Shade-grown, de-stemmed, steamed, and stone-ground to fine powder
- Grades: Ceremonial (highest quality, for drinking), premium, and culinary (for cooking/baking)
The Benefits of Blending Green Tea with Matcha
When you combine steeped green tea with whisked matcha powder, you get a double dose of antioxidants. Key benefits:
- Higher antioxidant levels: Matcha contains up to 10 times more antioxidants than regular green tea. Combined, the antioxidant density increases significantly.
- Increased energy and focus: Matcha's higher caffeine content is balanced by L-theanine for sustained, calm focus.
- Metabolism support: Both green tea and matcha have been linked to boosting metabolism.
- Heart health: The catechins in both teas have been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
How to Prepare Green Tea with Matcha
Ingredients
- 1 tsp of quality loose leaf green tea
- ½ tsp of matcha powder
- Hot water at 75–85°C (not boiling — critical for both teas)
- A small whisk or bamboo chasen
Instructions
- Brew the Green Tea: Steep 1 tsp of green tea leaves in water at 75–85°C for 2–3 minutes. Taste at 2 minutes and stop when the flavour is right. Strain into a cup.
- Whisk the Matcha: Sift ½ tsp matcha powder into a small bowl. Add 2–3 tablespoons of hot water (80°C) and whisk until smooth and frothy.
- Combine: Pour the whisked matcha into the brewed green tea. Stir gently. Add a touch of honey if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Floral Green Tea — The Perfect Base for Green Tea + Matcha
Naturally floral and sweet with zero bitterness — the ideal loose leaf green tea for this blend. Grown at 5,000–7,000 ft in Ilam by Farmers Tea Co.
Try Floral Green TeaHow to Enjoy Green Tea with Matcha Beyond the Cup
- Iced: Prepare the blend as above, then pour over ice.
- Matcha green tea latte: Combine the blend with steamed oat milk or full-fat milk. Add honey to taste.
- Smoothie: Add 1 tsp matcha + 1 strong cup of Nepali green tea to a smoothie base with banana and almond milk for a high-antioxidant morning drink.
Start with the Best Green Tea Base
The Nepal Hills Tea Sampler Kit ($30) includes Floral Green Tea and Organic Light Green Tea from Ilam — two of the smoothest green teas available in Canada. Ships across Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you mix green tea and matcha together?
Yes — and the combination is excellent. Brewing green tea leaves and whisking matcha powder into the brewed cup gives you the light, refreshing character of steeped green tea alongside the rich, concentrated antioxidants and umami depth of matcha. You get a double dose of catechins, L-theanine, and EGCG.
Does green tea with matcha have more caffeine?
Yes. Green tea contains roughly 20–45 mg of caffeine per cup; adding ½ tsp of matcha adds approximately 25–35 mg more, bringing the total to around 45–80 mg per serving — paired with L-theanine for a calmer, more sustained effect.
What type of green tea is best for mixing with matcha?
A light, smooth green tea with no bitterness works best as a base for matcha. High-altitude Nepali green tea is particularly good — its naturally floral, sweet profile complements matcha's earthy umami without competing. Nepal Hills Tea's Floral Green Tea is a natural pairing.
Is green tea with matcha good for weight loss?
Both green tea and matcha have been linked to modest metabolic support — the catechins and caffeine combination may increase fat oxidation and thermogenesis. The effect is real but modest, and works best as part of a broader healthy lifestyle.