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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.

Tip: use "quotes" for an exact phrase, OR between alternatives, and a minus to leave a word out, for example fluoride OR pesticide. Related words are matched too, so “EGCG” also finds “epigallocatechin.”

76 studies match for “food culture”

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×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Green Packaging Films with Antioxidant Activity Based on Pectin and Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract.

Dobrucka R, Pawlik M, Szymański M — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… is developing innovations to address the sustainability issues facing the food packaging industry. Our research has shown that green matcha extract can be a promising source of antioxidants for the production of bioactive pectin …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressFood products and applicationsCited 23×
2025Journal article

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 macromolecules

The 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×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Natural particles can armor emulsions against lipid oxidation and coalescence.

Schröder A, Laguerre M, Tenon M, et al. — Food chemistry

… become obsolete in the development of clean-label, plant-based, sustainable food emulsions. Previously, we showed that tailor-made antioxidant-loaded particles can yield both physically and oxidatively stable emulsions, and we expected …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 39×
2026Journal article

Dietary Beverages and Cutaneous Health: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Practical Implications for Dermatologists.

Unsal G, Karadag AS, Hoenig LJ — Clinics in dermatology

Background: Beverage consumption is a common, modifiable lifestyle factor with potential relevance to cutaneous health. Objective: To synthesize clinical and mechanistic evidence on commonly consumed beverages and dermatological outcomes.…

Systematic review / meta-analysisCancerSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

From coffee to matcha: decoding the multidimensional competence of matcha as a sustainable and health-promoting coffee substitute.

Hu H, Zhang H, Liu Z, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… Additionally, the review explores the applications of coffee and matcha in the food industry, emphasizing their roles as flavor enhancers, colorants, and functional ingredients in various food products. Despite the extensive research on …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
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×
2025Journal article

Comparison of technological and physical properties of matcha powders of different geographical origins.

Stępień A, Liszka-Skoczylas M, Gwóźdź G — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… temperature are important attributes that determine the shelf life of foods, particularly in powder form, whereas color is a key factor influencing consumer acceptance. As the popularity of matcha green tea powder is increasing, …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityCultivation and shadingMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness App Used With Matcha Green Tea in Generally Healthy Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Tanaka-Kanegae R, Yamada K, Cook CM, et al. — JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Background: Mindfulness practices, such as breathing meditation (BM), reduce stress and enhance mood. One such practice is mindful eating, where a practitioner focuses on the five senses while eating or drinking. A novel set of prototypes…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2019Book or chapterFree to read

The impact of geographical indications on the power relations between producers and agri-food corporations

Kae Sekine — Routledge eBooks

… GI in 2015. These GI systems promise to revitalize the declining local agriculture and rural communities, the support of traditional practices and food cultures and an increase in exports of local traditional agri-food products. They …

Other / not statedProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 7×
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×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Honey-Propolis-Enriched Pectin Films for Active Packaging of Soluble Coffee and Matcha Powders.

Pauliuc D, Dranca F, Spinei M, et al. — Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

This study reports the development and characterization of novel active edible films based on apple pectin and honey (80:20, w/w), incorporating raw propolis powder at 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3% (w/w, relative to honey) as a natural source of…

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2026Journal article

A Study on Matcha Latte Consumption Trends as Reflected in Korean News Media

Bae-young Choi — Association for International Tea Culture

This study aimed to identify consumption trends in matcha latte using domestic news media data and to present implications for enhancing its sustainability. To this end, 781 news articles published between January 1, 2006, and December 31,…

Observational (human)L-theanine and caffeineFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2026Journal articleFree to read

PENGEMBANGAN KULIT PANGSIT MENJADI PANGSIT ROLL LUMER BERBAGAI VARIAN RASA BY SUJAJEMI

Rodhatul Jannah, Febri Ariyantiningsih, Jeny Dwi Anwar, et al. — Jurnal Mahasiswa Entrepreneurship (JME)

Pangsit roll lumer is an innovative food product that transforms traditional dumpling wrappers into a modern snack with flavor varieties applied on the outside, such as chocolate, matcha, and tiramisu. This study aims to analyze the …

Observational (human)Aroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Price of Premium: A Case Study of “Ceremonial Matcha” and Social Media Myth-Making

Stephanie Stephanie, Tan Gia Bao Huynh — IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies

… these representations. While matcha has deep historical roots in Japanese tea culture, the Western wellness market has redefined it as a superfood and lifestyle accessory. Through a qualitative textual and visual analysis of the hashtags …

Observational (human)Market, culture and sustainabilityMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal articleFree to read

Uji Daya Terima Formulasi Klepon dengan Substitusi Tepung Kacang Arab, Tepung Kelor, dan Tepung Katuk sebagai Kudapan Alternatif Ibu Menyusui

Irina Lailata, Annis Catur Adi — Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi

Exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is still relatively low. Intake of foods containing lactagogum for breastfeeding mothers is very necessary to facilitate breast milk and foods with sufficient protein and iron content can improve the …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2024Journal article

The purchase decision and marketing mix of Wall’s Matcha ice cream

Sri Yuniati Putri Koes Hardini, Reynaldy Pakpahan, Abel Gandhy, et al. — AIP conference proceedings

People's awareness of a healthy lifestyle has also caused an improvement of consumer request for healthy and delicious ice cream products.To fulfill these consumer desires, PT.Unilever Indonesia created Wall's Matcha ice cream product.The…

Observational (human)Food products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCognition, mood and stressCited 1×

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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