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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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47 studies match for “food authenticity”

2024Journal article

Comprehensive assessment of matcha qualities and visualization of constituents using hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hu Y, Yu H, Song X, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Matcha, made from different tea leaves as raw material, exhibits diverse aromas and flavors. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a rapid, non-destructive method to assess the quality of matcha to ensure that these different…

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
2023Journal article

Monitoring chlorophyll changes during Tencha processing using portable near-infrared spectroscopy.

Liu L, Zareef M, Wang Z, et al. — Food chemistry

Monitoring chlorophyll during Tencha (the raw ingredient for matcha) processing is critical for determining the matcha's color and quality. The purpose of this study is to explore the mechanism of chlorophyll changes during Tencha…

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 91×
2019Journal article

Evaluation of matcha tea quality index using portable NIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms.

Wang J, Zareef M, He P, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Abstract BACKGROUND The study reports a portable near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system coupled with chemometric algorithms for prediction of tea polyphenols and amino acids in order to index matcha tea quality. RESULTS Spectral data were…

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 114×
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×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea: Chemical Composition, Phenolic Acids, Caffeine and Fatty Acid Profile.

Kika J, Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Matcha-Japanese powdered tea-is a variety of green tea (Camellia sinensis L.), one of the most popular beverages in the world. Due to the unique way it is grown, it contains high concentrations of health-promoting phytochemicals. The aim…

Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 29×
2025Journal article

Reconfiguring Authenticity: An In-Depth Study of Matcha Tea

Masaru Karube, Avimanyu Datta, Yuki Miyazawa — Academy of Management Proceedings

Authenticity plays a crucial role in the success of products and brands, but its meaning and value can evolve. We investigate the dynamic nature of authenticity by examining the Matcha tea market in Japan. In doing so, we analyzed how the …

Other / not statedFood products and applicationsAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainability
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)

Tea quality evaluation is increasingly moving from subjective sensory assessment and destructive laboratory analysis toward rapid, non-destructive, and data-driven approaches. This review summarizes recent advances in multimodal sensing…

ReviewProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 6×
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×
2026Thesis or dissertation

PENGARUH PERCEIVED AUTHENTICITY TERHADAP REVISIT INTENTION MELALUI CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

- Leanaziha Syarfadilah Mahendrajaya, Gita Siswhara, Masroulina Sevtiani — Repository at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)

… Matcha yang ditawarkan serta niat konsumen untuk berkunjung kembali. Perceived authenticity atau perspektif keaslian konsumen terhadap produk mampu membentuk persepsi positif pelanggan terhadap kualitas keaslian Matcha yang ditawarkan. …

ReviewFood products and applicationsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and quality
2021Journal article

Simultaneous quantification of chemical constituents in matcha with visible-near infrared hyperspectral imaging technology.

Ouyang Q, Wang L, Park B, et al. — Food chemistry

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of identifying multiple chemical constituents in matcha using visible-near infrared hyperspectral imaging (VNIR-HSI) technology. Regions of interest (ROIs) were first defined in order to calculate…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 77×
2019Journal article

Au@Ag nanostructure based SERS substrate for simultaneous determination of pesticides residue in tea via solid phase extraction coupled multivariate calibration

Md Mehedi Hassan, Huanhuan Li, Waqas Ahmad, et al. — LWT

… (SERS) – recently one of the most promising and widely employed technique in food safety and quality monitoring – towards determination of two analytes in a single step for the first time. Thus, an ultra-sensitive and selective SERS …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 128×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Detection and classification of microplastics in green tea using SERS with gold nanoparticle substrates integrating chemometrics and deep learning.

Joshi R, Adhikari S, Lee D, et al. — Current research in food science

… and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pose potential risks to human health and food safety, underscoring the need for effective detection methods. In this study, Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) using gold nanoparticle substrates …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 11×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Identifying the Producer and Grade of Matcha Tea through Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis and Distance Discrimination.

Xu Y, Zhou X, Lei W — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

The three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy features the advantage of obtaining emission spectra at different excitation wavelengths and providing more detailed information. This study established a simple method to discriminate both…

Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Food from Nowhere: Complicating Cultural Food Colonialism to Understand Matcha as Superfood

Nick Dreher — Graduate Journal of Food Studies

… green tea has arrived on the shores of North America as one of the latest superfood "discoveries."Like many of the other superfoods that have captured the attention of the West, matcha's newfound global popularity reflects what …

Other / not statedAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCognition, mood and stressCited 3×
2024Journal articleFree to read

The Release of Organic Acids and Low Molecular Weight Carbohydrates from Matcha Tea After In Vitro Digestion.

Nekvapil J, Sumczynski D, Salek RN, et al. — Nutrients

Background/objectives: This study tested the influence of in vitro digestion on the release of organic acids and low molecular weight saccharides of matcha. Methods: The concentrations of analytes in the raw and undigested portion of…

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingCited 3×
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×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha and Sencha green tea extracts with regard to their phenolics pattern and antioxidant and antidiabetic activity during in vitro digestion.

Rusak G, Šola I, Vujčić Bok V — Journal of food science and technology

The purpose of this study was to compare the polyphenol, antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of powdered Matcha and bagged Sencha tea during in vitro digestion. Total phenols (TP), flavonoids (TF), flavanols (TFLA), antioxidant and…

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 31×
2024Journal articleFree to read

The application of untargeted metabolomics coupled with chemometrics for the analysis of agitation effects on the sensory profiles of matcha tea.

Li S, Tian H, Zhu G, et al. — Current research in food science

In the study, the effects of agitating parameters (different agitating rates and time) on the aroma and taste profiles of matcha tea were systematically investigated by the combination of untargeted metabolomics and chemometrics. The aroma…

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 4×
2020Journal article

Synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy combined with chemometrics for determination of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in different tea types.

Bilge G, Özdemir KS — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Abstract BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to monitor the antioxidant activity (AA) and total phenolic content (TPC) variations of different kinds of teas depending on the infusion temperature and time by using synchronous fluorescence…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×

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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