Matcha research by topic
Every study in the library is tagged by subject. Pick a topic to see what the research covers, what kind of evidence it rests on, and the most recognized and newest papers.
Antioxidants and polyphenolsStudies measuring matcha's catechins, EGCG, chlorophyll and other polyphenols, how much they vary, and how they hold up in processing and storage.323 studies · 1996–2026Processing, milling and qualityStudies on how tencha is steamed, dried and stone-milled, how particle size and storage affect color, flavor and nutrients, and how matcha quality is graded.298 studies · 1985–2026Food products and applicationsFood science studies that add matcha to noodles, bread, ice cream, yogurt, chocolate and beverages, and measure the effect on nutrition, texture and taste.155 studies · 2003–2026Market, culture and sustainabilityStudies of the matcha market, consumer behavior, tea-ceremony culture, supply chains and the environmental footprint of matcha production.154 studies · 1985–2026L-theanine and caffeinePeer-reviewed studies on matcha's L-theanine and caffeine content, how they interact, and what trials report about attention, alertness and calm.145 studies · 1999–2026Cognition, mood and stressClinical trials, observational studies and reviews on matcha and green tea for attention, memory, mood, stress and sleep, with links to every source.136 studies · 2009–2026Metabolism and weightHuman, animal and cell studies on matcha and green tea for body weight, fat metabolism, blood sugar, cholesterol and fatty liver.136 studies · 1998–2026Aroma, flavor and sensoryStudies of matcha's aroma compounds, bitterness, umami and astringency, and how consumers and trained panels rate it.135 studies · 2002–2026Authenticity and analytical methodsStudies on telling real matcha from imitations, grading quality by spectroscopy and chemistry, and detecting adulteration.84 studies · 1999–2026Inflammation and immunityCell, animal and human studies on matcha's effects on inflammation markers and immune function.70 studies · 2011–2026Gut and microbiomeStudies on how matcha and its polyphenols interact with the gut microbiota, digestion and gut-liver health, from cell models to human trials.66 studies · 1997–2026Skin, oral and dentalStudies on matcha and green tea catechins in skin care, oral bacteria, gum health and dental applications.60 studies · 1985–2026Cultivation and shadingAgronomy and plant biology studies on shade-growing tea for matcha: how shading changes theanine, chlorophyll, catechins and leaf quality.59 studies · 2014–2026CancerLaboratory, animal and epidemiological studies that examine matcha and green tea compounds in cancer cells and cancer risk.32 studies · 1985–2026Cardiovascular and blood pressureStudies of matcha and green tea catechins for blood pressure, cholesterol, vascular function and heart tissue.21 studies · 2017–2026Safety, contaminants and toxicityPublished studies testing matcha and tea for fluoride, pesticide residues, trace elements, microplastics and other contaminants, with links to every source.18 studies · 2015–2026