People have started to take an interest in different kinds of teas as many newly introduced ones have notable health benefits. Matcha and green tea have long been compared by what they offer and people often wonder what is the fundamental difference between these two. Here is everything you need to know about the two to understand which is better suited for you. 

Extraction 

Matcha and green tea are used in two different ways. Matcha is made using stems and leaves of fine green tea leaves and is crushed to make powder which is known as matcha powder. Green tea, on the other hand, is made by steeping the leaves in hot water. 

Antioxidant content 

Comparatively, matcha is richer in antioxidants than green tea. One cup of matcha tea is equivalent to three cups of green tea in terms of antioxidants. 

Caffeine content 

Since whole tea leaves are used to make matcha tea, the caffeine content is more in it while green tea is milder. 

Taste

When it comes to taste, most people like the smooth taste of matcha better and it goes well with sugar and milk. Green tea, on the other hand is best consumed without milk and sugar. Matcha is also a bit more expensive than green tea as its production requires more effort.  

You can pick your favorite based on the above-mentioned information.