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Best time to drink matcha for focus without disrupting sleep?
4 days ago (edited)
The article - https://newzapiens.com/magazine/matcha-and-longevity-backed-by-science-and-ritual
mentions matcha has ~30-35mg caffeine per gram with L-theanine for sustained energy. For those using it as a coffee replacement: what’s your cutoff time?
I’m experimenting with matcha for afternoon focus (instead of my usual 3 PM espresso), but wondering if the L-theanine makes it less disruptive to sleep than regular caffeine, or if I should still avoid it after 2 PM?
What’s worked for you?
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Matcha hits smoother than coffee because of L-theanine, but the caffeine still follows the same metabolisim. Caffeine peaks after 1 h with a 4 to 6h half life. So if you aim for a 10 pm bedtime, a 3 pm bowl can still be in your system when you want to sleep.
I can drink espresso after dinner and sleep fine. However, to maximize for a healthy sleep, I wouldn't recommend matcha (or coffee) after 4 pm.
In my experience, minimizing screen time in the evening and going to bed in a calm state of mind is most important.
