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Antioxidant-rich, low-calorie matcha drink with lemon
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon matcha (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
3.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 14% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 32 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
Lemon matcha is a drink made by mixing matcha green tea powder with water and adding lemon juice. It combines matcha’s grassy, slightly bitter flavor with citrus tang and can be served hot or iced.
To make smooth Lemon matcha, sift the powder or whisk it first with a small amount of warm, not boiling, water. Once it forms a smooth paste, add more water, then stir in lemon juice.
Yes, Lemon matcha contains caffeine because lemon does not remove the caffeine in matcha. The amount varies with the matcha used and how much powder goes into the drink, so choose a smaller serving if caffeine affects you.
Yes, most people can include Lemon matcha in their daily routine, but it still contributes caffeine. Keep your overall caffeine intake in mind, especially if you are sensitive to it or also drink coffee, tea, or energy drinks.
Adding lemon changes Lemon matcha’s flavor and supplies some vitamin C, but it does not turn the drink into a detox or treatment. Matcha still contains catechins, though the amount in a prepared cup varies with the powder and recipe.
Lemon matcha does not cause weight loss on its own. When made without added sugar, it can replace a more sugary drink, but lemon juice does not burn fat or cancel out the rest of your diet.
Yes, iced Lemon matcha is easy to make. Whisk the matcha with a little warm water until smooth, add cold water and lemon juice, then pour it over ice; adding powder straight to cold water often leaves clumps.
Lemon matcha can taste slightly bitter and grassy from the matcha, with a sharp citrus note from the lemon. Use less powder or lemon for a milder cup, and avoid boiling water, which can make the flavor harsher.
Lemon matcha works with either honey or sugar, but neither is necessary. Start with a small amount if the drink tastes too tart or bitter, then adjust; adding more sweetener changes the drink’s flavor and sugar content.
Yes, you can prepare Lemon matcha ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Matcha may settle and the flavor can become less fresh, so shake or stir it well before drinking and make only what you will use soon.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
43.2µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Folate
14.4µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Magnesium
29mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.96mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Lemon matcha combines matcha—a finely powdered Japanese green tea—with lemon juice and water. It can be made hot or iced, and some versions include a little sweetener. The matcha is whisked into the water rather than steeped and removed like tea leaves.
Its grassy, gently bitter notes meet the lemon’s sharp, refreshing tang. In Japan, matcha is traditionally enjoyed on its own, while lemon is a modern variation; elsewhere, iced versions are an easy café or at-home drink. Without added sugar, it is very low in calories: the listed amount is 8 calories per 100 g. Add lemon gradually to keep the tea’s flavour in balance, and whisk the powder with a little warm water first to avoid lumps.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.