Functional Matcha Blend: what's in it and how do you make it?
Short answer: GOYU's Functional Matcha Blend consists of premium matcha (57.5%), organic maca (20%), lion's mane 20:1 extract (10%), rhodiola rosea extract (7.5%) and ginkgo biloba 50:1 extract (5%). You whisk 1 teaspoon (3 grams) with a splash of hot, not boiling, water and top up with milk, water or a smoothie. One teaspoon contains an estimated 33 to 77 mg of caffeine. The blend is not recommended for children, pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
Last updated: 5 November 2026 · Written by Florian Fermin
The Functional Matcha Blend is one of our two superblends. We at GOYU sell it ourselves, so wherever we mention it, it is our own product. In this article you read exactly what's in it, how much caffeine you get, how to make it and who it is not suitable for.
What's in the Functional Matcha Blend?
Five ingredients in a fixed ratio, with matcha as the base. One 3 gram teaspoon contains:
| Ingredient | What is it? | Share | Per teaspoon (3 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium matcha (Camellia sinensis) | Powdered green tea | 57.5% | about 1.7 g |
| Maca (Lepidium meyenii), organic | Dried root from the Andes | 20% | 0.6 g |
| Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) 20:1 extract | Extract of the lion's mane mushroom | 10% | 0.3 g |
| Rhodiola rosea extract, more than 3% salidroside | Extract of roseroot | 7.5% | about 0.23 g |
| Ginkgo biloba 50:1 extract | Extract of the leaves of the ginkgo tree | 5% | 0.15 g |
The blend is fully plant-based and free from artificial colours, flavours and fragrances. Our product page includes these claims, among others: Matcha Blend is high in fibre**, Matcha helps you stay alert* and Maca supports physical and mental performance*. More background on the individual ingredients is in maca: what is it?, lion's mane: what does research say? and rhodiola rosea: use and research.
How much caffeine is in the Functional Matcha Blend?
An estimated 33 to 77 mg per 3 gram teaspoon. The caffeine comes from the matcha. A review reports 18.9 to 44.4 mg of caffeine per gram of matcha (Kochman et al., 2020). A teaspoon of blend contains about 1.7 grams of matcha, which comes to roughly 33 to 77 mg. That is a calculation based on the literature, not a measurement of our blend.
For comparison: according to the European Food Safety Authority EFSA, up to 400 mg of caffeine a day from all sources combined raises no safety concerns for healthy adults, and up to 200 mg in one go (EFSA, 2015). If you also drink coffee, tea or yerba mate, count those in.
How do you make the Functional Matcha Blend? Step by step
- Put 1 teaspoon (3 grams) of blend in a bowl or mug.
- Add a splash of hot water, around 80 °C, so not boiling.
- Whisk until smooth with a bamboo matcha whisk or a frother, until there are no lumps left.
- Top up with (plant-based) milk, water or a smoothie.
- Stir once more and drink it straight away.
A bamboo whisk gives the best foam. How to care for, replace and choose one is explained in matcha whisk (chasen): care, replacement and choosing one.
Recipe: iced matcha blend latte
You make an iced latte in two steps: first whisk it warm, then pour it over ice. That way the powder dissolves properly.
- Whisk 1 teaspoon of blend with 50 ml of water at around 80 °C.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and 200 ml of cold (plant-based) milk.
- Pour the whisked blend over it and stir.
- Want it sweeter? Add a little honey or maple syrup to the warm part, where it dissolves better.
More ideas for a hot version are in how do you make a matcha latte?
Functional Matcha Blend or regular matcha: what's the difference?
Regular matcha consists only of ground tea leaf. The Functional Matcha Blend contains 57.5% matcha plus maca, lion's mane, rhodiola and ginkgo. Per gram of powder, the blend therefore contains less matcha, and so less caffeine, than pure matcha.
| Pure matcha | Functional Matcha Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Matcha only | Matcha, maca, lion's mane, rhodiola, ginkgo |
| Taste | Grassy, pure tea flavour | Matcha with a soft, nutty note from maca |
| Caffeine | From the matcha only | From the matcha only (57.5% of the blend) |
| Best for | Traditional matcha and lattes | Lattes and smoothies with one scoop |
Prefer pure matcha? Then have a look at buy matcha. Looking for a green blend without caffeine? Then Daily Greens is the other superblend.
Who is the Functional Matcha Blend not suitable for?
According to our product information, the blend is not recommended for children, pregnant women or breastfeeding women. It naturally contains caffeine, and ginkgo and rhodiola have their own restrictions on use. If you take medication or have a medical condition, consult your doctor first.
- Ginkgo: according to the French government list Compl'Alim, the label of products with ginkgo leaf must state that use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended, that you should consult your doctor if you take blood thinners and that use alongside antidepressants is not recommended. According to the ANSES and EMA opinion, also in Compl'Alim, ginkgo leaf is for adults only and not recommended with epilepsy or before a planned operation or other procedure (Compl'Alim, ginkgo).
- Rhodiola: according to the ANSES and EMA opinion in Compl'Alim, for adults only and not during pregnancy or breastfeeding (Compl'Alim, rhodiola).
- Caffeine: if you are sensitive to caffeine, don't take the blend late in the day.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also take separate supplements with the same ingredients, count them in.
Summary in 3 points
- The Functional Matcha Blend contains premium matcha (57.5%), organic maca (20%), lion's mane extract (10%), rhodiola extract (7.5%) and ginkgo extract (5%).
- Whisk 1 teaspoon (3 grams) with hot, not boiling, water and top up with milk, water or a smoothie; for an iced latte, pour it over ice afterwards.
- One teaspoon contains an estimated 33 to 77 mg of caffeine; not for children, pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Functional Matcha Blend contain caffeine?
Yes. The matcha in the blend naturally contains caffeine. Based on the literature it comes to roughly 33 to 77 mg per 3 gram teaspoon.
Can you make the blend with cold water?
Whisk it first with a splash of hot, not boiling, water, as stated on the label. After that you can top up with cold milk, cold water or ice.
How much Functional Matcha Blend do you take per day?
The label mentions 1 teaspoon (3 grams). Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Is the Functional Matcha Blend vegan?
Yes. All ingredients come from plants or a mushroom, and there are no animal ingredients in it.
Sources
- Kochman J et al. (2020). Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review. Molecules 26(1):85. Review of the composition of matcha. doi.org/10.3390/molecules26010085
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (2015). Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine. EFSA Journal 13(5):4102. doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4102
- Compl'Alim (French government, DGAL). Ginkgo biloba L.: status permitted, mandatory label warnings and ANSES/EMA opinion. Accessed 5 November 2026. compl-alim.beta.gouv.fr
- Compl'Alim (French government, DGAL). Sedum roseum (Rhodiola rosea): status permitted; ANSES/EMA opinion: adults only, not during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Accessed 5 November 2026. compl-alim.beta.gouv.fr
- GOYU, label and product information for the Functional Matcha Blend (composition, use and warnings), accessed 5 November 2026.
*Health claim pending approval by the European Commission. **Authorised health claim (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012) or nutrition claim (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. The Functional Matcha Blend naturally contains caffeine. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If in doubt, pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Superblends from GOYU
The Functional Matcha Blend with matcha, maca, lion's mane, rhodiola and ginkgo, and Daily Greens with nine ingredients.
