Matcha for Weight Loss: What the Research Shows
A nutritional therapist grades the evidence on matcha for weight loss: the Cochrane review, catechin trials, fat oxidation on walks and the latte trap.
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Mushroom Coffee Side Effects: Who Should Avoid It
Mushroom coffee side effects explained: gut upset, caffeine, switching headaches, chaga and kidneys, reishi and medication, pregnancy, and who should avoid it.
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Matcha Benefits: What the Evidence Shows
A nutritionist grades every claimed matcha benefit by evidence strength - what you'll actually feel, what's statistical, what's marketing, and the downsides.
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Creatine and Caffeine: Does Coffee Cancel Out Your Creatine?
Does caffeine cancel creatine? A nutritional therapist reads every study, from the 1996 trial to 2024, and explains how to take creatine with coffee.
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Matcha Latte Recipe: How to Make a Matcha Latte, Hot or Iced
Our matcha latte recipe, calibrated against Ippodo Tea's own method, fixes the three reasons a home matcha latte turns out bitter, grassy or clumpy.
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Arabica vs Robusta: What Actually Separates Them
Arabica and robusta are different species - but the quality gap is smaller than the labels suggest. A green-coffee buyer explains what actually separates them.
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How Much Caffeine in Matcha? A Complete Breakdown
Matcha contains 35-70mg of caffeine per serving. Here is the verified UK comparison table, and the L-theanine reason it feels calmer than a cup of coffee.
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Matcha vs Coffee: Caffeine, Energy and Focus Fully Compared
Matcha delivers smoother energy than coffee, but is it right for you? We compare caffeine, L-theanine, jitters, health benefits, and focus to help you choose.
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Matcha vs Green Tea: What Is Actually Different and Which Should You Choose?
Nutritional therapist Clemmie Rose compares matcha vs green tea on caffeine, L-theanine, EGCG and health evidence. Evidence-based, honest about limitations.
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