Is Matcha safe during pregnancy?
Matcha contains caffeine — amounts vary by how much powder is used, so check labels and count it toward 200 mg/day.
What the sources say
ACOG says moderate caffeine — under 200 mg a day from all sources — is not linked to miscarriage or preterm birth. The sources reviewed don't give a standard caffeine figure for matcha, so treat it as caffeinated tea: Mayo Clinic notes caffeine in tea varies with how it's grown and brewed. Ask the café how many scoops they use, or check the package for caffeine per serving. While breastfeeding, CDC considers up to about 300 mg/day (2–3 cups of coffee) low to moderate; newborns and preterm babies clear caffeine slowly, so less may be better.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
matcha latte, iced matcha, matcha powder, ceremonial matcha
Sources
- ACOG: How much coffee can I drink while I'm pregnant?
- Mayo Clinic: Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
- MotherToBaby: Caffeine
- CDC: Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.