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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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341 studies match for “red tea”

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

… of 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 …

Observational (human)Market, culture and sustainabilityMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal article

Matcha intake enhances systemic oxidative stress resistance and activates detoxification pathways in Drosophila melanogaster.

Tsuda M — Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Matcha, a Japanese powdered green tea, enhances Drosophila resistance to oxidative stress. Transcriptome analysis shows activation of detoxification and antioxidant pathways, likely driven by caffeine-catechin synergy. Unlike green tea …

Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha and exercise synergy: Elucidating mechanisms and central signaling pathways modulating glycolipid metabolism in high‐fat diet‐induced obese mice

Jihong Zhou, Lejia Ding, Wei Chen, et al. — Food Frontiers

Abstract Matcha green tea, renowned for its rich composition of catechin, theanine, caffeine, and fiber‐bound polyphenols, distinguishes itself with heightened bioavailability and promising potential in addressing obesity and metabolic …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Pengaruh Suhu dan Lama Pengeringan Terhadap Karakteristik Teh Herbal Matcha Daun Tenggulun (Protium javanicum Burm.F.)

Yohanna Mei Sarah Purba, Ni Luh Ari Yusasrini, Komang Ayu Nocianitri — Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Pangan (ITEPA)

… of dried time on characteristics of the matcha herbal tenggulun leaves tea, as well as to determine the appropriate temperature and dried time to produce matcha herbal tenggulun leaves tea with the best characteristics. …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 3×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Does Not Affect Electroencephalography during Sleep but May Enhance Mental Well-Being: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Baba Y, Takihara T, Okamura N — Nutrients

… in matcha improves sleep quality and cognitive function, the caffeine in green tea is thought to worsen sleep quality. Therefore, this study investigated the factors behind the observed improvements in subjective sleep quality in matcha. …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 8×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Elemental Composition of Japanese Matcha Powder and Infusions—Potential Role as a Functional Food in Metabolic Health

Kinga Szymczykowska, Patrycja Kupnicka, Karolina Skonieczna‐Żydecka, et al. — Beverages

Matcha tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) is a Japanese powdered green tea characterized by an exceptionally high content of health-promoting compounds. It is produced by shading the tea plants for 21 days prior to harvesting. It can be …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and qualityCultivation and shading
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Supplementation Attenuates High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet–Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy by Reshaping the Gut Microbiota in Mice

Cody Moss, Gopal Lamichhane, Jong-Beom Jin, et al. — Current Developments in Nutrition

Objectives: Matcha, a powdered form of green tea, is rich in bioactive compounds, including L-theanine and polyphenols, that have been associated with beneficial effects on cardiometabolic and gut health. This study aimed to evaluate …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2025Journal articleFree to read

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

Solomiia Sychevska — Перспективи та інновації науки

… joints, and overall tone of the body are outlined.The properties of matcha tea as a source of antioxidants, amino acids, and caffeine, which provides a mild tonic effect and supports cognitive functions, are highlighted.Natural …

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal articleFree to read

Yerba mate i matcha – ziołowe napary jako trendy w zdrowym stylu życia: badania naukowe, tradycje kulturowe i praktyki kulinarne

Joanna Gil, Ewa Godos — Medycyna Nowożytna

… lifestyle. Yerba mate, valued for centuries by the Guarani Indians as a sacred herb and source of energy, is characterized by a complex chemical composition, including purine alkaloids, polyphenols, and saponins, which exhibit …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunity
2021Journal articleFree to read

The science of matcha: Bioactive compounds, analytical techniques and biological properties

Hari Prasad Devkota, Bhakta Prasad Gaire, Kengo Hori, et al. — Trends in Food Science & Technology

… in maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. Matcha tea powder is obtained from the leaves of tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) grown under specific condition using about 90% shade. As compared to green …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 61×
2017Journal article

No Adverse Effects of Matcha Green Tea Powder on Metabolic and Physiological Responses during Running

Mark E. T. Willems, Julianne Doherty, Sam David Blacker — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Matcha is powder made from green tea leaves that had restricted light exposure to enhance composition. Consumption of the powder in Matcha green tea drinks ensures substantially higher intake of catechins and caffeine than normally brewed …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
1993Journal articleFree to read

Prognostic significance of selected lifestyle factors in urinary bladder cancer.

Wakai K, Ohno Y, Obata K, et al. — Japanese journal of cancer research : Gann

… attainment, marital status, drinking habits and consumption of green tea in males, and age at first consultation, histological type and grade of tumor, stage and distant metastasis in both sexes. After adjustment for age, stage, …

Observational (human)CancerMarket, culture and sustainabilitySkin, oral and dentalCited 31×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Valutazione dell'assunzione di tè verde e matcha nel profilo antropometrico e nei parametri biochimici

Lígia de Souza [UNESP] Fernandes, Humberto Moreira Spí­ndola, Flavia Noeli de Souza Infante, et al. — LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

… e antropométricas dos participantes. Dentre os resultados, destaca-se a redução dos ní­veis séricos de glicose nos dois grupos, ambos com ní­vel de significância **p < 0,01 para o teste t de student. Acredita-se que a EGCG iniba a …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2017Thesis or dissertation

Effect of Matcha green tea powder in shortbread biscuits on consumer acceptability and acute metabolic response

Benjapor Phongnarisorn — White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)

Matcha green tea powder (MGTP) is made by finely grounding green tea leaves and is increasingly used to flavour food products. The aim of this thesis was to produce a shortbread biscuit product containing MGTP and to evaluate its consumer …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2026Journal articleFree to read

Té matcha: composición, características sensoriales y efectos en la salud bucal

Lía Cristina Ortiz Andino, Richard Adrián Camino-Grijalva, Tannia Cristina Poveda-Morales, et al. — Cuaderno de odontología. Revista científica.

… y del procesamiento. En ensayos clínicos, los enjuagues de té verde al 0,5 % redujeron Streptococcus mutans y lactobacilos salivales, y el té verde redujo la interleucina 1β salival en la periodontitis crónica. Los extractos inhibieron …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineInflammation and immunity
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×
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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

FROM CAFFEINE TO CATECHINS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE COMPARATIVE AND SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF COFFEE AND MATCHA ON HUMAN HEALTH

Małgorzata Cherek, Natalia Marzec, Natalia Krupa, et al. — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

… and benefits of consuming two of the most popular hot beverages: matcha tea and coffee. Both of them have been consumed for centuries and are embedded in cultural, societal, and dietary practices worldwide. They contain various …

Systematic review / meta-analysisCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
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

The perfect guide to introducing green tea into the modern lifestyle of health-conscious people. THE WINNER OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS in the category of the Best Book in Cooking with Wine, Beer or Spirits for Books New Tastes …

Food science / processingAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 5×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Preparation and Nutritional Value Estimation of High-Nutrient and High-Energy Milk Drink Formulas

Hagir Abdallah, Ekbal Abdalrahman Zaghdod, Kawther Fathi Abuznad — Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series

Background: Milk is considered one of the most widely recognized natural nutritious drinks in the world due to its importance in growth and health. This study aimed to prepare new functional milk drink formulas rich in nutrients and …

Sensory / consumerAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2025Journal articleFree to read

KANDUNGAN MATCHA DALAM TREN GIZI DAN GAYA HIDUP SEHAT GENERASI Z DI ERA DIGITAL: LITERATUR REVIEW

Alya Ananda Nisa, Devvi Mardani, Glory Rezeki Panjaitan, et al. — Jurnal Kesehatan

… by healthy lifestyle trends and digital information flows. Matcha, a powdered green tea from Japan rich in catechins, dietary fiber, vitamin K, and amino acids such as theanine, is associated with health benefits relevant to the …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2025Journal articleFree to read

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รมิดา แก้ววิเชียร, อมราลักษณ์ สิริทองสุข — MCU UBONRATCHATHANI JOURNAL OF BUDDHIST STUDIES (JOBU)

… affected by increased costs (= 3.33) and whether revenue had increased compared to the previous year (= 3.00). The item rated at the highest level was whether the respondent could set appropriate prices to generate profit (= 2.50) 3.) …

Other / not statedMarket, culture and sustainability

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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