San Benedetto Matcha Green Tea is an essential for anyone looking for a clean and refreshing alternative to coffee or heavy sodas. Unlike many bottled teas that can be overly sweet, this drink is structured to provide a balanced aromatic experience using high-quality matcha leaves and natural mineral water. This 400ml bottle makes it easy to enjoy a professional-style iced tea whether you are at your desk, at the gym, or out for a walk.
Part of the “Le Specialità” range, this matcha iced tea works brilliantly served ice-cold straight from the bottle or as a versatile base for creative mocktails. It is a reliable, high-quality drink that fits easily into a modern lifestyle in 2026.
☕ How Does San Benedetto Matcha Taste?
- Matcha Depth: ●●●●○ (4/5) Gentle earthy and savory notes that provide a sophisticated tea foundation.
- Lemon Zest: ●●●●● (5/5) Bright citrus notes that provide an immediate refreshing lift.
- Sweetness Balance: ●●●○○ (3/5) Lightly sweetened with a mix of sugar and sucralose for a low-calorie profile.
- Clean Finish: ●●●●● (5/5) An exceptionally crisp aftertaste that leaves the palate feeling refreshed.
Teas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.7/5 — Our expert verdict.
The Story of San Benedetto
San Benedetto is a legendary Italian brand founded in 1956, famous for its high-quality mineral water sourced from the Scorzè region.
- Italian Heritage: They have spent decades mastering the art of bottling pure water before expanding into the premium “Le Specialità” tea line.
- Modern Innovation: This matcha drink represents a bridge between traditional Japanese tea culture and Italian beverage expertise.
- Quality First: By using their own natural mineral water as a base, they ensure the tea infusion tastes as clean and vibrant as possible.
🌍 Protecting the Environment
San Benedetto is a pioneer in
🍃 The Story Behind the San Benedetto
San Benedetto is one of Italy’s most historic mineral water sources, drawn from a natural spring in Scorzè (Veneto) since 1956. The company is family-owned and produces a range of still and sparkling waters, tea drinks, and soft drinks distributed across Italy and the rest of Europe.
sustainable bottling and ensuring their products have a minimal impact on the planet.
- Attached Cap Design: The innovative “Click Cap” is permanently linked to the bottle, ensuring it gets recycled along with the plastic and doesn’t end up in the ocean.
- Recyclable PET: The bottle is made from 100% recyclable plastic, and the brand continues to increase its use of recycled materials (R-PET).
- Water Stewardship: The company uses high-tech management to protect their local aquifers and ensure sustainable water sourcing for future generations.
🔍 How Does San Benedetto Matcha Compare to:
- Ito En Matcha: San Benedetto is a more approachable, lightly sweetened “lemon tea” style drink, whereas Ito En is often unsweetened and very bold.
- Lipton Green Iced Tea: San Benedetto offers a more sophisticated earthy note thanks to the addition of real matcha powder.
- Standard Sodas: With only 13 calories per 100ml, this is a much healthier choice that still provides a satisfying sweetness.
🫖 Brewing The Perfect Cup of San Benedetto Matcha Green Tea, 400ml
- Water temperature: 80°C (boil the kettle and let it rest for 90 seconds). Boiling water at 100°C destroys the delicate amino acids that give green tea its smooth, sweet character.
- Measure: One bag per 200ml of water (a standard mug). For loose leaf, use one heaped teaspoon.
- Steep: 2 to 3 minutes, any longer and the cup turns bitter. Remove the bag promptly; do not squeeze.
- Service: No milk and no sugar; the natural sweet-grassy notes need nothing else. A slice of lemon brightens the cup if you prefer.
- Cold brew: Drop one bag into 250ml of cold water in a glass jug and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. The cold method extracts the sweeter compounds preferentially and is the smoothest way to drink green tea on a hot day.
- Iced version: Brew double-strength (one bag in 100ml of 80°C water for 2 minutes), cool, pour over ice and dilute with cold water.
- Best with: sushi, sashimi, steamed rice dishes, dark chocolate, almond cake.
⚠️ Safety & Dietary
San Benedetto Matcha Green Tea, 400ml is a green tea with around 25-35mg of caffeine per cup; safety points below cover the EGCG and L-theanine profile and the iron-absorption note for meal-time drinkers.
- Dietary Status: Vegan suitable, vegetarian suitable, naturally gluten-free, and low calorie.
- Caffeine Content: Low. Provides a gentle lift suitable for most times of the day.
- Nutrient Note: Contains natural antioxidants from the green tea infusion and Vitamin C from the lemon juice.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days.
- Sustainability: Features a 400ml recyclable PET bottle with a tethered cap.















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