Coffee vs. matcha tea: What does your morning drink choice say about you? [Video]

The great debate: Do you drink coffee or matcha in the morning? 

Sixty-six percent of Americans start their morning with coffee each day, per the National Coffee Association, but drinking matcha has become more popular over the last few years. 

Matcha tea is often consumed as an alternative to coffee, as green tea leaves offer caffeination amounts similar to that of coffee (it can vary based on the leaves’ source and how the tea is made). 

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Although both choices are popular, the two drinks could have differing affects on sleep, energy and more. 

Califia Farms, a plant-based, dairy-free beverage company, put the two to the test by doing a poll of 2,000 Americans, half who drink coffee and the other half who drink matcha. 

The survey found that 54% of matcha drinkers wake up early while 53% of coffee drinkers sleep in later. 

It also found that those who drink matcha might be more …