Research
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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29 studies match for “biological effects”
Effects of edible coatings containing acai powder and matcha extracts on shelf life and quality parameters of cooked meatballs.
Şen DB, Kılıç B — Meat scienceThis study was realized to determine the effects of whey protein isolate (5% w/v) based edible coatings (WPC) containing different concentrations (3, 6, 9% w/v) of acai powder extract (AE) and matcha extract (ME) on oxidative and microbial …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×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… (CT) and lemon balm (LB) tea extracts. Methods: For this, the anxiolytic-like effects were assessed using the in vivo adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) model for behavioral and toxicological analyses, as well as the in vitro bioactivity and …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsGreen tea polyphenolic antioxidants oxidize hydrogen sulfide to thiosulfate and polysulfides: A possible new mechanism underpinning their biological action.
Olson KR, Briggs A, Devireddy M, et al. — Redox biology… (EGCG) have long been studied for their antioxidant and health-promoting effects. Using specific fluorophores for H2S (AzMC) and polysulfides (SSP4) as well as IC-MS and UPLC-MS/MS-based techniques we here show that popular Japanese …
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 48×A Matcha Tea Formulation Containing Lachancea thermotolerans: Phytochemical Profile After In Vitro Digestion and Effects on Intestinal Epithelial Function.
Rucci C, Feliziani G, Agarbati A, et al. — Nutrients… total antioxidant capacity, and polyphenol profiles were analyzed. The biological effects of the digested fractions were tested on inflamed Caco-2 cell monolayers to assess epithelial barrier integrity and gene expression …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeMatcha as a source of bioactive compounds - current evidence on biological properties and potential clinical relevance
Dominika Joanna Duczmal-Zowczak, Tomasz Zowczak, Jakub Tomasz Duczmal, et al. — Quality in Sport… current evidence on the chemical composition and potential health-promoting effects of matcha, emphasizing metabolic health, cognitive function, psychological stress, physical performance, gut microbiota and periodontal health, …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsMultimodal inhibitory effect of matcha on Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Nakao R, Takatsuka A, Mandokoro K, et al. — Microbiology spectrum… for P. gingivalis growth inhibition. In a clinical study to assess the microbiological and therapeutic effects of matcha mouthwash in patients with periodontitis, the P. gingivalis number in saliva was significantly reduced by matcha …
Clinical trial (non-randomized)Antioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCognition, mood and stressCited 10×Functional biodegradable agar based films from polyphenol-rich matcha extracts via deep eutectic solvents: From microstructure to bioactivity.
Akal GY, Akbaş P — International journal of biological macromoleculesThe increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics highlights the need for innovative bioactive packaging systems. This study aimed to develop agar-based biodegradable films co-incorporating deep eutectic…
Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 9×Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review.
Kochman J, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)… the growth period enhances the processes of synthesis and accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 321×Compositional Diversity and Functional Interactions of Bioactive Compounds in Japanese Green Tea: Focus on Matcha, Sencha, and Gyokuro.
Unno K, Kameoka Y, Nakamura Y — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)… and psychological functions of green tea. For instance, the stress-relieving effects of theanine are modulated not only by its concentration but also by its interactions with coexisting compounds such as caffeine and catechins. …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineUnveiling the effect of chia seeds and matcha tea on growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and gene expression on New Zealand rabbits.
Mohamed AAA, Soliman ASH, Mourad SS — Scientific reports… new insights into the role of chia seeds and matcha tea in physiological and biological processes in the liver and achieved a vital and healthy biological body and reduces the incidence of cancer.
Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×Matcha Green Tea Powder does not Prevent Diet-Induced Arteriosclerosis in New Zealand White Rabbits Due to Impaired Reverse Cholesterol Transport.
Hunjadi M, Sieder C, Beierfuß A, et al. — Molecular nutrition & food research… on lipoprotein parameters, it has been postulated to exert antiatherogenic effects. This study investigates whether it modulates the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) function and thereby influences the atherogenic process in an animal …
Animal studyMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×Identification of xylene and toluene in commercial matcha tea and their associated hepatorenal toxicity in wistar rats
Russl Sameer Mhana, Amal Abbas — Journal of Biological Studies… tea, has become popular worldwide for its claimed antioxidant and weight loss effects. Nevertheless, safety and authenticity of commercial matcha products, especially those from local sources, remain poorly controlled. This study was …
Randomized controlled trialSafety, contaminants and toxicityInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityEvaluation of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Efficacy Against Utero-Ovarian Injury in Rats.
E Megahd H, M S Gabal A — Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS… Medical treatment of such conditions has high costs with various side effects. Alternative medicine, essentially herbal plants, has been projecting to improve female infertility and reproductive health. This study was aimed to …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsMetabolism and weightCited 5×An Experiment Comparing the Effect of Tea (Camellia sinensis) Types as an Arab-habit on Individual and Pathogenic-bacteria, at High-altitude Area, Taif, KSA, "VISION 2030"
Authors not listed — Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical SciencesThis paper was carried out for "An experiment comparing the effect of tea (T) (Camellia sinensis) types as an Arab-habit (AH) on individual and pathogenic-bacteria (PB) at high-altitude (HA) area, Taif, KSA, "VISION 2030"".Boiling water T…
Other / not statedGut and microbiomeAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×Geography and the therapeutic effect of matcha tea in drinks
Maulshree Bhandari, Surabhi Sharma — International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences… because of its variety of Phenols with versatile pharmacology and health effects. There are wide range of green tea some are Biluochun, Gunpowder, Genmaicha, Matcha, Sencha. Matcha which commonly originates in Japan and is a type of …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×A review on matcha: Chemical composition, health benefits, with insights on its quality control by applying chemometrics and multi-omics.
Phuah YQ, Chang SK, Ng WJ, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)… with processing and compositional factors, and demonstrates beneficial health effects of consuming matcha. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses was adopted to search for relevant information in this review. …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications.
Sławińska P, Raczkowska E — Nutrients… literature, including both in vitro and in vivo studies investigating the biological activity of matcha and green tea catechins. Particular attention is given to studies evaluating their effects on metabolic parameters such as …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×Beyond Composition: Processing-Driven Transformations and Functional Trade-Offs of Matcha Tea in Foods.
Onder A, Warda M, Yılmaz O, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)… While previous reviews have focused on its phytochemical profile and biological activities, less attention has been given to the effects of food processing and matrix interactions on matcha bioactives. This review critically …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×Appearance of green tea compounds in plasma following acute green tea consumption is modulated by the gut microbiome in mice.
Sterrett JD, Quinn KD, Doenges KA, et al. — Microbiology spectrum… in green tea have systemic anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. However, the mechanisms behind these effects are poorly understood, possibly due to the differential metabolism of phytochemicals resulting from …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 4×MATCHA TEA IN THE PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES: FROM OXIDATIVE STRESS TO NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
Olaf Jadanowski, Amin Omidi, Klaudia Malec, et al. — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science… review considered research evaluating the chemical composition of matcha, the biological mechanisms of action of its bioactive components (catechins, L-theanine, caffeine, vitamins, and minerals), as well as their significance in the …
Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×Evaluation of the antiglycative and antioxidant activities of matcha tea.
Pannucci E, Della Posta S, Sbrocca I, et al. — Natural product research… components, such as catechins and quercetin, which underlie some of its biological properties. The study consists of the evaluation of the antiglycative effects and antioxidant potential of extracts derived from Grade 1 and Grade 4 …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×Geography And The Therapeutic Effect Of Matcha Tea In Drinks
Maulshree Bhandari , Surabhi Sharma , Riya Mishra , Lipi Nogai , Manju Bajaj , Rashmi Pathak — Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results… because of its variety of Phenols with versatile pharmacology and health effects. There are wide range of green tea some are Biluochun, Gunpowder, Genmaicha, Matcha, Sencha. Matcha which commonly originates in Japan and is a type of …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityHoney-Propolis-Enriched Pectin Films for Active Packaging of Soluble Coffee and Matcha Powders.
Pauliuc D, Dranca F, Spinei M, et al. — Gels (Basel, Switzerland)… of maintaining the stability and quality of these powdered beverages. The effects of honey and propolis incorporation on the physicochemical, mechanical, optical, and microbiological properties of the films were systematically …
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsExploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review
Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and Sport… to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of matcha's biological properties and its potential health benefits. Methods and materials: A review of the literature available in the PubMed database and Google Scholar, …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×1 / 2Next →
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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