I want to quit coffee — what should I drink instead?

Usually one of three reasons: coffee-related anxiety or jitteriness, afternoon energy crashes that are getting worse, or stomach and acidity issues. Matcha addresses all three — not because it's a medicine, but because the caffeine delivery mechanism is genuinely different and the acidity is lower.

Not the same shape, but similar duration. If you drink coffee for a fast hit — before a presentation, first thing in the morning — matcha won't give you that spike. If you drink it for sustained focus over a few hours, matcha often works better. Most people who switch say they need fewer cups during the day.

For most people, yes. Matcha is less acidic and doesn't trigger the same gastric acid secretion that coffee does. If you drink coffee on an empty stomach and regularly feel uncomfortable, switching to matcha in that slot is worth trying for two weeks.

It's different, not harder. No equipment is required beyond a cup and a spoon — though a small hand frother helps with texture. Sift 1 tsp into your cup, add 70°C water (not boiling), whisk or froth into a paste, top with water or milk. Total time: under 2 minutes.

For daily drinking, green tea is one of the most widely consumed teas in the world precisely because it's low in caffeine, high in antioxidants (catechins), and easy on the stomach. Teame green teas are both 100% natural, free from artificial additives, and designed for daily use. If you want something with more caffeine and a stronger focus effect, TEAME matcha — sourced from Shizuoka, Japan — is a popular daily choice for people who've moved away from coffee.

Depends on how much coffee you drink. If you're on 2–3 cups a day and need a like-for-like energy replacement, matcha is the closer match — similar caffeine levels, longer-lasting effect. If you drink one cup of coffee as a morning ritual and want to reduce caffeine gradually, green tea is the easier transition. Many people start with TEAME's Honey Lemon or Mint Lemon Ginger Green Tea because the flavour makes the switch feel less like a sacrifice.

Not the same — but for many people, that's the point. Green tea gives you a gentler lift: enough caffeine to feel alert, without the intensity that leads to jitters or the afternoon crash. TEAME's Long Leaf Green Tea is a good starting point if you want to test how your body responds to a lower-caffeine morning drink.

No. Coffee is bitter and roasted. Plain matcha is earthy, grassy, and umami. If you're not enjoying the taste, try Vanilla Matcha or Berry Matcha — both are genuinely easier to drink and still give you the same L-theanine and antioxidant profile.