Matcha > My 4 cups of coffee (Yes, I said it)

I never thought I’d say this… but I’ve been drinking more matcha than coffee lately. And not just in a “let’s romanticize my morning routine” kind of way, though, yes, the aesthetic does go crazy with an iced oat milk matcha in hand.

It started because I wanted to feel less like I was spiraling through space by 11am. You know that wired-but-exhausted feeling you get after your third (okay, fourth) cup of coffee? I was tired of the crash. Tired of feeling like my brain was glitching out by mid-afternoon. So I gave matcha a real shot, and wow, life’s been kind of better since.

Here’s why I’m fully on board the matcha train now:

The energy hits different

Matcha gives you this calm, focused energy that doesn’t spike or crash. Thanks to L-theanine (a fancy amino acid that promotes relaxation without making you sleepy), matcha lets you actually focus without feeling like your heart’s trying to escape your chest. It’s like coffee’s cooler, more emotionally regulated cousin.

Antioxidants? Yes please

Matcha is loaded with antioxidants, specifically catechins (like EGCG), which help fight inflammation, support your immune system, and do all sorts of behind-the-scenes health magic. Basically, it’s giving wellness glow-up from the inside out.

Good for your skin + digestion

Since switching things up, my skin’s looked a little less dull and my gut’s been happier. Matcha helps support your liver (which = detox) and your metabolism. It’s not a miracle drink, but it’s definitely giving main character energy.

It slows me down, in the best way

There’s something ritualistic about making matcha. The whisking, the pouring, the sipping, it’s like built-in mindfulness. And for someone who used to inhale three coffees before 9am, that pause has been everything. It’s not just about the caffeine, it’s the vibe. The moment. The breath.

So no, I haven’t completely broken up with coffee (don’t panic, we’re just seeing other people). But I am choosing what supports me better right now, and matcha’s doing the job, with style.

If you’ve been curious, take this as your sign. Try it iced, try it hot, try it with vanilla oat milk and a little honey. Romanticize it. Sip slow. And feel the shift.

Matcha girl era? Activated.