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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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135 studies match

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)

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×
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)

Black net shade treatment attenuates flavonoid biosynthesis in tea plants, while the effect of light quality is still unclear. We investigated the flavonoid and transcriptome profiles of tea leaves under different light conditions, using…

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

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)

Matcha is a very popular tea food around the world, being widely used in the food, beverage, health food, and cosmetic industries, among others. At present, matcha shade covering methods, matcha superfine powder processing technology, and…

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

Analysis of three matcha (cyclone-, bead- and stone-milled) revealed differences in their sizes and surface morphologies. Using liquid chromatography, 4 sugars, 6 organic acids, 18 amino acids and 9 polyphenols were detected in all matcha…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
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×
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)

Essential oil (EO), hydrolate, and nondistilled aqueous phase (decoction) obtained from the hydrodistillation of lemongrass byproducts were studied in terms of their potential as food ingredients under a circular economy. The EO (0.21%,…

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 25×
2019Journal article

Characterisation of key odourants in Japanese green tea using gas chromatography-olfactometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Hui Ru Tan, Hazel Lau, Shao‐Quan Liu, et al. — LWT

Japanese green tea is becoming increasingly popular worldwide due to its pleasant aroma. The volatiles of four types of Japanese green tea (Sencha, Matcha, Gyokuro, and Hojicha) were extracted separately by headspace solid-phase…

Chemical / analyticalAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsSkin, oral and dentalCited 101×
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)

Shandong 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…

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 21×
2026Journal articleFree to read

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)

Matcha tea, a powdered green tea produced from shade-grown Camellia sinensis leaves, has gained increasing attention as both a traditional beverage and a functional food ingredient. While previous reviews have focused on its phytochemical…

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Tea Powder on the Cooking Properties, Antioxidative Potential and Volatile Profiles of Dried Noodles.

Kayama K, Wei R, Zhang Y, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Numerous studies indicate that tea has versatile health benefits, and attempts are being made to use it as a food additive. In this study, three types of tea powder (TP) [matcha tea powder (MTP), green tea powder (GTP), and black tea…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 14×
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

The conventional 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…

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

In Vitro Bioactivity, Polyphenols, Antioxidant Properties, and Sensory Quality of Al-Qassim Berry-Enhanced Matcha Tea as a Function of Extraction Temperature.

Ali RFM, Alhomaid RM, Aleid NAM — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Matcha tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of catechins but has a near-neutral pH (6.2-6.3), which limits the stability of its bioactive compounds. Blending matcha with acidic berries may enhance phenolic stabilization,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Spice Incorporation on Sensory and Physico-chemical Properties of Matcha-Based Hard Candy.

Dhawan K, Rasane P, Singh J, et al. — ACS omega

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide The present study was carried out to formulate and determine the sensory, proximate, phytochemical, and antioxidant properties of matcha hard candies incorporated with spices such as…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and qualityCited 5×
2020Journal article

Effects of tea products on in vitro starch digestibility and eating quality of cooked rice using domestic cooking method.

Fu T, Niu L, Li Y, et al. — Food & function

Cooked rice (CR) is a staple diet for many people, but exhibits the high glycemic index that makes it difficult to control the blood glucose. Herein, instant green tea (IGT), instant black tea (IBT) and matcha (Mat) (1, 2 and 3% w/w, rice…

In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×
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
2026Journal articleFree to read

Sensory and nutritional properties of matcha infusions enriched with Qassim blackberries: effects of thermal processing on phenolic profile, color, and antioxidant activity

Nourh A. M. Aleid, Rehab F. M. Ali, Raghad M. Alhomaid, et al. — International Journal of Food Science & Technology

Abstract Matcha is recognised for its rich phytochemical composition, while blackberries are abundant in anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. This study evaluated the sensory properties, phenolic profile, colour dynamics, and antioxidant…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory

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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