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# Can matcha help relieve stress?
- URL: https://explore.breakawaymatcha.com/can-matcha-help-relieve-stress/
- Published: 2019-09-13T23:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-19T09:19:03.000Z
- Author: Eric Gower
- Tags: General Matcha Questions, FAQ, #shopify-import, #Import 2026-02-19 02:04

Yes, it can. Matcha has insanely high amounts of a specific amino acid called L-theanine, which has strong associations with the production of alpha waves in the brain. When L-theanine is absorbed into the bloodstream, dopamine and serotonin levels tend to rise, which often produce alpha waves, which often produce feelings of well-being, general happiness, relaxation, and alertness.