Quick answer: matcha and PÜRCHARGE have more in common than most drinks: both pair caffeine with L-theanine from green tea. Matcha is a whisked tea you make or buy at a café, and its caffeine varies with the powder. PÜRCHARGE is a still can with a fixed 125mg dose, plus enXtra®, rhodiola, Panax ginseng, electrolytes and nine vitamins.
Matcha vs energy water at a glance
| Matcha (2g serving) | PÜRCHARGE energy water | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | Roughly 40 to 90mg, depending on the powder | 125mg per 330ml can, from green coffee |
| L-theanine | Yes, naturally in the tea leaf | Yes |
| Other actives | None | enXtra® (alpinia galanga), rhodiola, Panax ginseng |
| Electrolytes and vitamins | No | Electrolytes, nine vitamins |
| Sugar | None in plain matcha; lattes are often sweetened | 3.8g, from fruit juice |
| Served | Hot or iced, made fresh | Cold, still, ready to drink |
| Taste | Grassy, earthy | Light fruit |
Matcha contains about 19 to 44mg of caffeine per gram, so the same scoop can vary by more than double between brands. A café matcha latte may use more than 2g.
When matcha makes sense
- You enjoy the ritual of making it, or the earthy taste.
- You want a lighter caffeine dose from a small scoop.
- You're at home or near a good café.
When energy water makes sense
- You're out, at the gym or on court, with no whisk or kettle.
- You want the same caffeine dose every time.
- You want more in the can than caffeine and tea: adaptogens, electrolytes and vitamins.
- You'd rather skip a sweetened matcha latte.
What's in PÜRCHARGE beyond the caffeine
- Green tea extract, a natural source of L-theanine, the same amino acid matcha is known for. More in our L-theanine guide.
- enXtra®, an extract of alpinia galanga, a root in the ginger family. See enXtra explained.
- Rhodiola and Panax ginseng, two adaptogens with a long history of traditional use.
- Electrolytes and nine vitamins. Vitamins B6 and B12 contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Caffeine contributes to increased alertness and improved concentration. Matcha in the morning and a can later is fine, as long as your total caffeine stays under 400mg a day. Not for under-16s, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Max two cans a day.
FAQs
Does matcha have more caffeine than energy water?
Usually less per serving. A 2g serving of matcha has roughly 40 to 90mg; a can of PÜRCHARGE has 125mg. A strong café matcha can come close.
Does energy water have L-theanine like matcha?
Some do. PÜRCHARGE contains green tea extract, a natural source of L-theanine, alongside its caffeine. Check the label of any other brand.
Can I drink matcha and energy water on the same day?
Yes, for most healthy adults. Add up both, plus any coffee or tea, and keep it under 400mg a day.
