MATCHA FOR STUDYING, WGY DOES IT WORK?

Recipe: Matcha Latte

- 3g. SATO ceremonial grade matcha

- 200 ml warm or cold oat milk or coconut milk

- 50 ml hot water (80 degrees)

- Optional: Honey

Whisk the matcha with hot water until smooth, heat the milk separately, combine and stir.

WHY?

Long study sessions demand a very specific kind of energy: steady, focused, and sustainable. Matcha works because of how its active compounds interact with the brain and nervous system, not because it “hits hard” like coffee.

Matcha contains caffeine bound to L-theanine, an amino acid that crosses the blood brain barrier and promotes alpha brain waves. These are associated with calm alertness and deep focus, the mental state you want when reading, writing, or solving complex problems. The presence of L-theanine slows the absorption of caffeine, which is why matcha provides mental energy for several hours without spikes, jitters, or the crash that often follows other forms of energy drinks.

From a biological perspective, this matters during long study days. Stable caffeine levels reduce stress responses, while L-theanine supports neurotransmitters linked to attention and memory, such as dopamine and GABA. At the same time, matcha’s antioxidants help reduce mental fatigue caused by prolonged cognitive effort.

For us, studying often means sitting still for hours, staying sharp without overstimulation. A matcha latte fits that rhythm. 

- Daniel & Alfred, SATOCPH