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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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158 studies match for “aroma OR flavor”

2025Journal article

Identification of key odorants responsible for the seaweed-like aroma quality of Shandong matcha.

Zhang Y, Wu X, Shi Y, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

The distinctive seaweed-like aroma is a typical flavor characteristic of high-grade Shandong matcha. To obtain a sample of strong seaweed aroma extracted from matcha, high-grade Shandong matcha made from fresh leaves of Camellia sinensis …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 13×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Geographic Regions on the Flavor Quality and Non-Volatile Compounds of Chinese Matcha.

Cui H, Zhao Y, Li H, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… superfine powder processing technology, and digital evaluations of matcha flavor quality are receiving research attention. However, research on the differences in flavor and quality characteristics of matcha from the same tea tree …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
2022Journal article

Effect of three milling processes (cyclone-, bead- and stone-millings) on the quality of matcha: Physical properties, taste and aroma.

Huang Y, Goh RMV, Pua A, et al. — Food chemistry

… amount. Moreover, 108 volatile compounds were detected and 30 potential flavour-contributing compounds were quantified by gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry using headspace-stir bar sorptive extraction-thin-film …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Characterization of the Key Aroma Compounds of Shandong Matcha Using HS-SPME-GC/MS and SAFE-GC/MS.

Luo Y, Zhang Y, Qu F, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… matcha has the quality characteristics of bright green color, seaweed-like aroma and strong, fresh and brisk taste. In order to identify the characteristic aroma components and clarify the contribution of the grinding process to the …

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 21×
2021Journal article

The effect of different tea products on flavor, texture, antioxidant and in vitro digestion properties of fresh instant rice after commercial sterilization at 121 °C.

Fu T, Niu L, Tu J, et al. — Food chemistry

… process of commercial sterilization at 121 °C resulted in undesirable flavor, injured texture and fast starch digestion of fresh instant rice (FIR) with non-dehydration. In this study, tea products, such as instant green tea …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 22×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Oxidant-Antioxidant Status of Commercial Matcha Beverages According to Flavor Category, Preparation Medium, and Preparation Temperature: A Comparative Evaluation.

Özenir Ç, Çubuk M, Altınsoy C, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Background: Matcha is increasingly consumed in flavored and milky forms, but the effect of preparation conditions on its antioxidant-oxidant profile remains unclear. Methods: Twenty-six commercial matcha products (unflavored and various …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2017Journal article

Characterization of the Potent Odorants Contributing to the Characteristic Aroma of Matcha by Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry Techniques.

Baba R, Amano Y, Wada Y, et al. — Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

The odorants contributing to the characteristic aroma of matcha were investigated by analysis of the headspace samples and the volatile fractions prepared by a combination of solvent extraction and the SAFE techniques using three matcha …

Chemical / analyticalAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsSkin, oral and dentalCited 63×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Effects of different categories of tea powders incorporated into fresh noodles on quality, non-volatile metabolites, and aroma characteristics.

Li H, Chen X, Wang S, et al. — Food chemistry: X

… and flavonol biosynthesis. Volatile profiles shifted from a simple cereal-like aroma to more complex floral, fruity, and fresh notes, with jasmine tea showing the strongest aroma-enhancing effect. These results provide support for the …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal articleFree to read

PROSPECTS FOR SPA DESSERTS AS FUNCTIONAL FOODS WITH COLLAGEN, MATCHA, AND NATURAL FLAVOR

Solomiia Sychevska — Перспективи та інновації науки

… concept of SPA desserts-healthy gastronomic products that combine appealing taste, functional properties, and aesthetic pleasure.The article analyzes the potential for the development of SPA desserts as an element of functional …

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2016Journal articleFree to read

Characteristic Aroma Features of Tencha and Sencha Green Tea Leaves Manufactured by Different Processes.

Hasegawa T, Shimada Y, Saito H, et al. — Natural product communications

… investigated the differences between the odors of sencha and tencha and their aroma profiles. We used our new technique to evaluate the odor of green tea, based on the theory that the aroma characteristics of materials arise from the …

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 9×
2024Journal article

A comprehensive review of matcha: production, food application, potential health benefits, and gastrointestinal fate of main phenolics.

Ye JH, Fang QT, Zeng L, et al. — Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

Matcha, a powder processed from tea leaves, has a unique green tea flavor and appealing color, in addition to many other sought after functional properties for a wide range of formulated food applications (e.g., dairy products, bakery …

ReviewGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 33×
2022Journal article

Physicochemical indicators coupled with multivariate analysis for comprehensive evaluation of matcha sensory quality.

Wu J, Ouyang Q, Park B, et al. — Food chemistry

The sensory quality of matcha is a pivotal factor in determining consumer acceptance. However, the human sensory panel test is difficult to popularize by virtue of professional requirements and inability to evaluate large samples. The…

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 75×
2023Journal article

Application of colorimetric sensor array combined with visible near-infrared spectroscopy for the matcha classification.

Ouyang Q, Rong Y, Wu J, et al. — Food chemistry

Matcha tea powder is considered as an integral part of a healthy diet due to its enormous health benefits. In the current study, visible near-infrared (Vis-NIR) and colorimetric sensor array (CSA) techniques are applied to identify the…

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 49×
2021Journal article

Intelligent evaluation of taste constituents and polyphenols-to-amino acids ratio in matcha tea powder using near infrared spectroscopy.

Guo Z, Barimah AO, Yin L, et al. — Food chemistry

Matcha tea is rich in taste and bioactive constituents, quality evaluation of matcha tea is important to ensure flavor and efficacy. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) in combination with variable selection algorithms was proposed as a fast …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 117×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The Content of Bioactive Compounds and Technological Properties of Matcha Green Tea and Its Application in the Design of Functional Beverages.

Najman K, Sadowska A, Wolińska M, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Matcha is a powdered green tea obtained from the Camellia sinensis L. plant intended for both "hot" and "cold" consumption. It is a rich source of bioactive ingredients, thanks to which it has strong antioxidant properties. In this…

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Multimodal Sensor Fusion for Non-Destructive Tea Quality Evaluation: Deep Learning-Enabled Methods, Applications, and Challenges.

Hu X, Zhang M, Yang B, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… in relation to their ability to characterize appearance, chemical composition, aroma, flavor, processing status, and safety-related attributes. Applications are examined for quality grading, chemical composition prediction, aroma and …

ReviewProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 6×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Light Intensity and Spectral Composition on the Transcriptome Profiles of Leaves in Shade Grown Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis L.) and Regulatory Network of Flavonoid Biosynthesis.

Ye JH, Lv YQ, Liu SR, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… intensity and spectral composition in the field to alter the compositions of flavor substances in tea leaves and regulate plant growth, which is instructive to the production of summer/autumn tea and matcha.

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 78×
2021Journal article

Matcha-fortified rice noodles: Characteristics of in vitro starch digestibility, antioxidant and eating quality

Yun Li, Jianhui Xiao, Jin Tu, et al. — LWT

Matcha (MT), the finely ground powder of green tea leaves, is increasingly used as a nutritional food ingredient due to its large content of polyphenols. In this work, rice noodles were fortified with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% (w/w) of MT,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 66×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Variations of main quality components of matcha from different regions in the Chinese market.

Luo Y, Zhang Y, Qu F, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

Matcha has a unique aroma of seaweed-like, which is popular with Chinese consumers. In order to effectively understand and use matcha for drinks and tea products, we roundly analyzed the variation of main quality components of 11 matcha …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 13×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Impact of Pumpkin Seed, Brown Rice, Yellow Pea, and Hemp Seed Proteins on the Physicochemical, Technological, and Sensory Properties of Green Lentil Cookies.

Juhász R, Hajas L, Csajbókné Csobod É, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

This study explores the potential of some commercially available plant proteins to increase the protein content of gluten free cookies produced from green lentil flour. Isolates from hemp seed, brown rice, yellow pea, and pumpkin seed were…

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 4×
2004Book or chapter

New tastes in green tea : a novel flavor for familiar drinks, dishes, and desserts

睦子 徳永, Stuart Atkin, 洋子 豊崎 — Medical Entomology and Zoology

… category of the Best Book in Cooking with Wine, Beer or Spirits for Books New Tastes in Green Tea is an original cookbook that ushers an underappreciated flavor into the kitchen as a beverage and a cooking ingredient. The range of …

Food science / processingAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 5×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Food Ingredients Derived from Lemongrass Byproduct Hydrodistillation: Essential Oil, Hydrolate, and Decoction.

Rodrigues L, Coelho E, Madeira R, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… being citral at 0.73 g/kg, minimizing matcha astringency with a citrus flavor and extending the product shelf life. This holistic approach to essential oils' hydrodistillation of Cymbopogon citratus byproducts allows for …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 25×

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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