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The Global Matcha Research Library

641 papers, trials, theses and preprints that study matcha, gathered from PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC, tagged by study type and topic, and linked back to every source. We keep abstracts and citations; the full text stays with its publisher.

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26 studies match for “antioxidants”

2025Journal article

Salivary levels of catalase, total antioxidant capacity and interleukin-1β and oral health-related quality of life after matcha and green tea consumption for patients with gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Abdul-Wahab HY, Salah R, Abdulbaqi HR — International journal of dental hygiene

Objectives: To evaluate the changes in salivary levels of catalase (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and IL-1β (primary outcomes) as well as gingival health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) 1 month after the …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
2025Journal article

Comprehensive study of matcha foam formation: Physicochemical composition analysis and mechanisms impacting foaming properties.

Chen W, Chen J, Ni Z, et al. — Food chemistry

Tea foam is crucial for new food and drink innovations. This study examined nine types and grades of matcha, identifying Longjing 43 as a high-quality raw material for matcha with good foaming properties. Foam scanning, particle…

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 9×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Multimodal inhibitory effect of matcha on Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Nakao R, Takatsuka A, Mandokoro K, et al. — Microbiology spectrum

ABSTRACT Porphyromonas gingivalis has been associated with progression of periodontitis, characterized by inflammation and destruction of periodontal tissues. Here, we report that matcha, a product of Camellia sinensis , hampers the…

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Antioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCognition, mood and stressCited 10×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Tea Powder's Antidepressant-like Effect through the Activation of the Dopaminergic System in Mice Is Dependent on Social Isolation Stress.

Kurauchi Y, Ohta Y, Matsuda K, et al. — Nutrients

Matcha tea powder is believed to have various physiological benefits; however, its detailed mechanism of action has been poorly understood. Here, we investigated whether the mental state of mice, due to social isolation stress, affects the…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 10×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Does Daily Intake of Matcha Tea Enhance The Periodontal Health of Patients With Localised Gingivitis: A Control Study.

Abood RS, Al-Taweel FBH, Akram HM, et al. — Oral health & preventive dentistry

… stress in the gingival tissues. Matcha tea, a type of green tea with high antioxidant content, has been reported to enhance periodontal health, but its exact beneficial efficacy remains to be investigated. Objective: This …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Mechanized whisking reconstructs matcha foam structure and sensory quality toward hand-whisking

Jiaxin Wu, Zhirui Ye, Jiayi Xu, et al. — LWT

The quality of matcha foam is a key determinant of the sensory characteristics and consumer acceptance of matcha beverages. Although mechanized whisking offers a promising strategy for standardized preparation, whether it can reproduce the…

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSkin, oral and dental
2026Journal articleFree to read

Oral whole-leaf matcha partially attenuates UV-induced dermoepidermal disruption and collagen phenotype alterations in a rat model of repeated photoaging.

Zorlu Ö, Karabağ S, Özkan M, et al. — Frontiers in medicine

… phenotype, and elastic fiber parameters was performed together with serum antioxidant enzyme measurements and macroscopic skin surface analyses. Results Compared with controls, repeated UV exposure increased epidermal thickness ( p = …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dental
2019Journal articleFree to read

Review of the Role of Fluid Dairy in Delivery of Polyphenolic Compounds in the Diet: Chocolate Milk, Coffee Beverages, Matcha Green Tea, and Beyond.

Bhagat AR, Delgado AM, Issaoui M, et al. — Journal of AOAC International

… the delivery of active polyphenolic compounds in green tea. Furthermore, the antioxidant enzymatic activity and antioxidant index of polyphenols in green tea have been known to be protected through interaction with dairy proteins inside …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Cosmeceutical Potential of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extracts Obtained with Green Solvents.

Gaweł-Bęben K, Szczepanik M, Szczeblewski P, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… extraction and compared in terms of total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS), tyrosinase inhibition, in vitro sun protection factor (SPF) and cytotoxicity towards human BJ fibroblasts and A375 …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalAuthenticity and analytical methods
2022Journal article

Effect of Green Tea and Tea Catechin on the Visual Motion Processing for Optokinetic Responses in Mice.

Sugita Y, Furukawa T — Neuroscience

In general, catechins contained in green tea are believed to have positive effects on the human body and mental health. The intake of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenol in green tea, is known to be effective for retinal…

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 12×
2024Journal articleFree to read

ROLE OF MATCHA GREEN TEA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS: A REVIEW

Ayush Dahiwade, Ashita Ritesh Kalaskar, Amit R. Parate, et al. — International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy

… been useful, but none have shown promising results except for their strong antioxidant potential. This antioxidant activity is incorporated abundantly in the naturally occurring ayurvedic formulation, matcha green tea (MGT). This …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2026Journal article

Anxiolytic-like effects using adult zebrafish, bioaccessibility and phenolic profile of matcha and sugarcane beverages.

Tavares TRP, De Menezes FL, De Brito Araújo AJ, et al. — Nutritional neuroscience

Background: This work presents the development of functional beverages for brain health support formulated with matcha, sugarcane juice, and medicinal plants chamomile (CT) and lemon balm (LB) tea extracts. Methods: For this, the…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as A Functional Plant Within The Indonesian Media Context

Prasetyo Adinugroho — JURNAL AGRONOMI TANAMAN TROPIKA (JUATIKA)

… including in Indonesia, driven by awareness of its health potential such as antioxidant content (especially EGCG), skin beauty benefits, and protection against degenerative diseases. Using a qualitative approach with Robert M. Entman's …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal article

The Effect of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Aqueous Extract on Oxidative Stress Status in Obese Rats

Sawsan Adel Noor, Maysa M. El-mallah, Hany Gaber EL-Masry — مجلة الاقتصاد المنزلي

… caused by HFD-LA administration. In conclusion, yerba mate and matcha exhibit antioxidants and hypolipidemic activity and are effective in reducing body weight in obese rats. The study recommends that consumption of yerba mate and matcha …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Comparative Effects of Hand- and Machine-Whisked Matcha Preparation on Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities in Macrophage Cell Models

Kanitkul Netbute, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Akkarach Bumrungpert — Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal

Matcha is rich in antioxidants, which contribute to enhanced fat metabolism, anti-inflammatory activity, and immune system support. The key bioactive compounds found in matcha are flavonoids known as catechins, which possess potent …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMetabolism and weight
2025Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Promotes Training-induced Anabolic Response of Skeletal Muscle in Mice

Keisuke Fukuda, Koji Tategai, Momoko Aoki, et al. — Journal of Food Research

Matcha green tea contains various bioactive compounds, such as catechins and dietary fibers. Daily consumption of matcha green tea enhances exercise-induced adaptations to skeletal muscle hypertrophy and strength in humans. However,…

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the mitigating effect of matcha-silver nanoparticles on radiation-induced ovarian injury in rats

Sahar Khateeb, Uzma Faridi, Amnah Obidan, et al. — Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics

… ovarian tissue architecture. Radiation significantly (P< 0.05) decreased total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and elevated 8-OHdG levels, indicating oxidative damage. The treatment with M-AgNPs mitigated these effects by reducing the …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancer
2026Journal articleFree to read

Té matcha: composición, características sensoriales y efectos en la salud bucal

Lía Cristina Ortiz Andino, Richard Adrián Camino-Grijalva, Tannia Cristina Poveda-Morales, et al. — Cuaderno de odontología. Revista científica.

Objetivo: analizar la evidencia sobre la composición, las características sensoriales y los efectos sobre la salud bucal del té matcha y del té verde. Métodos: revisión de la literatura con síntesis narrativa en PubMed, SciELO y DOAJ; se…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineInflammation and immunity
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Matcha Tea on Fatty Liver in Experimental Rats

سارة علاء الدين محمد ربيع, سهام أحمد فراج, hend Mohamed, et al. — Ḥiwār Ǧanūb Ǧanūb

… positive control group. In conclusion, matcha tea exhibits a high content of antioxidants that contribute to fat reduction in fatty liver rats. So, this study recommends that the consumption of matcha tea may be beneficial for …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dental
2019Journal article

Avaliação da ingestão de chá-verde e matcha no perfil antropométrico e parâmetros bioquímicos

Ligia Prestes Fernandes, Humberto M. Spindola, Flavia Noeli de Souza Infante, et al. — RBONE - Revista Brasileira de Obesidade, Nutrição e Emagrecimento

O estado obeso, caracterizado pelo excesso de acAomulo de gordura corporal, possui uma elevada incidAancia na populaA§A£o tornando-se problema de saAode pAoblica. Diante disso, surge a necessidade de adotar estratA©gias para auxiliar no…

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2020Journal articleFree to read

Avaliação da ingestão de chá-verde e matcha no perfil antropométrico e parâmetros bioquímicos

Ligia Prestes Fernandes, Humberto M. Spindola, Flavia Noeli de Souza Infante, et al. — DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

O estado obeso, caracterizado pelo excesso de acúmulo de gordura corporal, possui uma elevada incidência na população tornando-se problema de saúde pública. Diante disso, surge a necessidade de adotar estratégias para auxiliar no seu…

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2020Journal articleFree to read

Valutazione dell'assunzione di tè verde e matcha nel profilo antropometrico e nei parametri biochimici

Lígia de Souza [UNESP] Fernandes, Humberto Moreira Spí­ndola, Flavia Noeli de Souza Infante, et al. — LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

O estado obeso, caracterizado pelo excesso de acúmulo de gordura corporal, possui uma elevada incidência na população tornando-se problema de saúde pública. Diante disso, surge a necessidade de adotar estratégias para auxiliar no seu…

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
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How this library is built

Every record comes from three open scholarly indexes — PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC — searched for the word “matcha.” Records are merged by DOI and PubMed ID so each study appears once. A paper is kept only if matcha appears in its title, abstract, author keywords or subject terms and the text is about tea or food, which filters out the surname Matcha, software called Matcha, and the Scandinavian verb “matcha” (to match).

Study type and topic tags are assigned automatically from each paper's own title, abstract and subject terms using fixed keyword rules — no guesses, and papers without an abstract are marked as unclassified. Automatic tagging is imperfect, so treat tags as a way to narrow a search, not as a verdict on a paper's quality. A study being listed here is not an endorsement of its findings.

Coverage: this is every indexed paper that names matcha, not every study of green tea or its compounds (those are far more numerous). Papers that mention matcha only in passing are hidden by default. Work that never uses the word “matcha,” and publications outside these indexes, are not included. The library was last rebuilt October 20, 2026.

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