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Waka Classic Green Instant Tea is a soluble tea powder made from 100% premium green tea leaves. It is unsweetened and unflavored with no added sugar, no fillers, and no artificial flavors or colors — nothing but tea. A 1/4 teaspoon contains approximately 35 mg of caffeine, and the 4.5 oz pouch makes up to 200 cups or about 50 quarts of iced tea. It dissolves without tea bags or steeping, which also means it cannot turn bitter from over-steeping.
Specifications
- Type: Soluble instant green tea powder
- Tea: 100% green tea leaves
- Tasting notes: Clean and refreshing with a smooth, light finish
- Net weight: 4.5 oz (128 g)
- Servings per pouch: Up to 200 cups, or about 50 quarts of iced tea
- Serving size: 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 g) per 8 to 10 fl oz
- Caffeine per serving: Approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp
- Ingredients: 100% tea. Nothing else.
- Added sugar or sweeteners: None
- Artificial flavors or colors: None
- Kosher: Certified by the OU
- Gluten: No gluten added
- GMO: Non-GMO
- Packaging: Resealable pouch made with post-consumer recycled content, packed in the USA
Common questions
Can I use this for loaded teas?
Yes. Unflavored green tea powder is the most flexible loaded tea base because it carries no fruit flavor of its own, so it takes on whatever you add. It dissolves in cold water and the strength is set by the spoonful, meaning you control both the tea flavor and the caffeine in each drink — something tea bags and pre-mixed concentrates do not allow. Recipes are in the Loaded Tea Zone.
Why does instant green tea not turn bitter?
Bitterness in green tea usually comes from over-steeping or water that is too hot, which pulls excess tannins from the leaves. Instant tea powder is already extracted, so there is no steeping step and no way to over-brew it.
Is instant green tea the same as matcha?
No. Matcha is whole green tea leaf stone-ground into powder, so you consume the leaf itself and it stays suspended rather than dissolving. Instant green tea is brewed tea with the water removed, so it dissolves completely and leaves no sediment.
How much caffeine is in a serving?
Approximately 35 mg per 1/4 teaspoon, roughly a third of a cup of drip coffee.
Can I make iced green tea directly with cold water?
It mostly dissolves in cold water, but for the cleanest result dissolve it in a little hot water first and then top with cold water and ice. If mixing straight into cold water, stir vigorously or use a frother.
Our tea powder is concentrated, requiring just a small amount to make your tea. Use 1/4 tsp for one serving (8 fl oz) or 2 teaspoons to make a full 64 fl oz pitcher. For a gallon (128 fl oz), we recommend starting with 4 tsp of Waka tea powder. From there, feel free to adjust the flavor to suit your taste!
Caffeine content of Waka products
How much caffeine is in Waka instant coffee?
Waka instant coffee contains between 3 mg and 80 mg of caffeine per serving, depending on the roast. Exact amounts by product:
- Medium roast: approximately 55 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 60 mg per single-serve packet (about 2 grams).
- Dark roast: approximately 75 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 80 mg per single-serve packet (about 2.8 grams).
- Instant espresso (medium-dark roast): approximately 45 mg per 1 tsp serving. One 3.5 oz pouch makes up to 50 espresso shots.
- Butterscotch Vanilla flavored: approximately 50 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams).
- Decaf medium roast: approximately 3 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 4 mg per single-serve packet (about 2.8 grams).
How much caffeine is in Waka instant tea?
- Black instant tea — unflavored and flavored, including Earl Grey, peach, and blueberry: approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Green instant tea — unflavored and flavored, including lemon, mango, peach, pineapple, and blueberry: approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Decaf black instant tea: approximately 0.17 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Prebiotic Black and Prebiotic Green instant tea: approximately 30 mg per 1 tsp, plus approximately 2 grams of beet-derived prebiotic fiber (fructooligosaccharides).
- Chai tea, Traditional and Vanilla: approximately 15 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.65 grams).
- Dirty Chai: approximately 70 mg per 1.5 tsp (about 3 grams).
How does Waka compare to brewed coffee?
A standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee contains roughly 95 mg of caffeine. Waka Medium Roast at the recommended 2 tsp serving contains approximately 55 mg, which is a little over half the caffeine of a typical brewed cup. Use more powder for a stronger cup.
When does Waka instant coffee or tea expire?
Every Waka product is printed with an exact "best by" date on its packaging. Waka does not ship any full-priced item with less than three months of shelf life remaining.
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