Who is this choice for?

Bedtime drinkers avoiding caffeine

Traditional matcha contains caffeine. If caffeine makes you feel more awake, NHS sleep guidance makes this an important distinction when choosing a drink shortly before bed.

Fans of a matcha-style routine

If you like preparing a green powder but want to avoid caffeine at night, Clearspring describes its Kuwa Matcha mulberry-leaf powder as naturally caffeine-free. It is an alternative to, not a type of, traditional green-tea matcha.

Shoppers looking for 80 bags

If the box size matters, check both the count and the ingredients. Tesco lists a 20-bag matcha tea product, while Clearspring lists matcha products in 8 × 1g sachets and 20 tea sachets; those formats do not meet an 80-bag preference.

What should you check before buying?

Traditional matcha

Choose when: You want green-tea matcha at a time when caffeine is acceptable to you.

Trade-off: JING Tea says traditional matcha contains caffeine, so it is not the straightforward bedtime choice for someone avoiding it.

Mulberry-leaf powder

Choose when: You want a green powder to prepare at night and accept an alternative to matcha.

Trade-off: Clearspring Kuwa Matcha is made from mulberry leaf rather than green tea, and its powder format does not provide 80 bags.

Herbal infusion

Choose when: A bagged bedtime drink and the required pack count matter more than matcha preparation.

Trade-off: A peppermint or other herbal infusion is not matcha; check the individual pack for its ingredients and caffeine declaration.

Priority What to check Your needs
Caffeine Read the caffeine declaration and ingredients. JING Tea describes roughly 60–70mg of caffeine in a typical 1–2g serving of matcha; the amount depends on the product and preparation. I want a hot drink shortly before bed without choosing traditional caffeinated matcha. NHS guidance says caffeine in tea can make you feel more awake.
Ingredients Check whether the powder is green-tea matcha or a different plant. Clearspring describes Kuwa Matcha as 100% Japanese mulberry-leaf powder and naturally caffeine-free. A green powder would suit my evening routine, but I want to know whether I am buying matcha or a mulberry-leaf alternative.
Pack format Confirm the number of bags or sachets and whether the product is a powder. Clearspring lists Matcha Shot as 8 × 1g sachets and Matcha Sencha as 20 tea sachets containing 2.5% matcha. An 80-pack matters for repeat use, so I need the count and the type of tea to match before ordering.

What is easy to overlook?

  • Assuming green-tea matcha is a bedtime drink

    Traditional matcha contains caffeine. NHS guidance notes that caffeine in tea can make you feel more awake.

    If you are avoiding caffeine near bedtime, look for a clearly labelled caffeine-free drink and keep traditional matcha for a time when caffeine is acceptable to you.

  • Reading “caffeine-free matcha” as traditional matcha

    Clearspring Kuwa Matcha is described as naturally caffeine-free because it is made from mulberry leaf, not green tea.

    Check the ingredient list: choose green-tea matcha for the traditional product, or a clearly identified alternative if avoiding caffeine matters more.

  • Assuming a large tea box contains matcha

    A bag count alone does not identify the tea inside. Tesco lists a 20-bag matcha tea product, while Clearspring lists Matcha Shot in 8 × 1g sachets.

    Confirm both the exact count and the ingredients before treating an 80-count tea box as an 80-bag matcha box.

  • Using an online description instead of the current pack

    Ingredient and allergen details matter for the particular product you receive, especially if you have dietary requirements.

    Read the current pack’s ingredient and allergen declarations before use.

Relevant brand and retailer references

Clearspring

Clearspring lists both traditional matcha and a mulberry-leaf powder sold as a caffeine-free matcha-style alternative.

  • Its Matcha Shot comes in 8 × 1g sachets; Clearspring cites approximately 32mg of caffeine per 1g.
  • Its naturally caffeine-free Kuwa Matcha is made from mulberry leaf, not green-tea matcha, and is a powder rather than an 80-bag box.

JING Tea

JING Tea explains the caffeine distinction for shoppers considering traditional matcha.

  • JING Tea describes roughly 60–70mg of caffeine in a typical 1–2g serving of matcha, with variation by grade and preparation.
  • Its traditional matcha is not a caffeine-free route for a bedtime drink.

M&S

M&S presents herbal teas as an alternative for someone choosing a drink without matcha.

  • M&S describes its herbal hot drinks as naturally caffeine-free.
  • A herbal infusion is not matcha; check the individual product for its ingredients and bag count.

Joybuy options for a bagged bedtime drink

This peppermint 80-pack is for shoppers considering a bagged herbal drink instead of matcha. Check the current pack’s caffeine declaration if avoiding caffeine is essential to your bedtime choice.

Twinings Pure Peppermint 80 Pack

Twinings Pure Peppermint 80 Pack

A peppermint 80-pack to consider when a bagged hot drink matters more than traditional matcha. It is not matcha; check the current pack for ingredients and caffeine information.

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Questions about matcha and bedtime drinks

Is traditional matcha suitable just before bed?

Traditional matcha contains caffeine, so it may not suit you just before bed if caffeine makes you feel more awake. NHS guidance notes that caffeine in tea can have that effect; consider a clearly labelled caffeine-free drink instead.

Is caffeine-free mulberry-leaf powder genuine matcha?

No. Traditional matcha is green tea, while Clearspring describes Kuwa Matcha as 100% Japanese mulberry-leaf powder that is naturally caffeine-free. It offers a different ingredient in a powder format.

How can I tell whether an 80-pack contains matcha?

Check the ingredient list as well as the count: an 80-pack of tea is not necessarily matcha. Tesco lists a 20-bag matcha tea product, and Clearspring lists Matcha Shot in 8 × 1g sachets and Matcha Sencha in 20 bags; these examples do not establish what is in a different 80-pack.

What should I check if ingredients or allergens matter?

Read the current pack’s ingredient and allergen declarations for the exact product you buy, rather than relying only on an online description.