Can I Drink Matcha While Pregnant? What You Need to Know
Wondering if matcha is safe during pregnancy? This guide explains everything—from caffeine content to safe servings, benefits, risks, and expert advice—plus Emily’s personal story of sipping matcha in her third trimester.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Healthy Drink
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2–1 teaspoon of ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- Hot (not boiling) water or warm milk
- Optional: oat milk, honey, or smoothie ingredients
- Organic matcha from reputable sources
Instructions
- Measure 1/2–1 teaspoon of matcha powder into a bowl or cup.
- Add a small amount of hot (not boiling) water to whisk and dissolve matcha into a smooth paste.
- Fill with more warm water or milk of choice (like oat milk).
- Sweeten with honey if desired.
- Enjoy matcha between meals, away from prenatal vitamins.
- Limit intake to avoid exceeding 200 mg of caffeine per day.
- Consult your doctor if unsure or if you have high-risk factors.
Notes
Opt for ceremonial-grade matcha to reduce risk of heavy metals and ensure higher quality. Matcha may interfere with folic acid absorption, so take prenatal vitamins separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg