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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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102 studies match for “Food Analysis”

2026Journal article

Matcha Tea Quality and Functional Effects on Gut Microbiome: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Athanasios Gerasopoulos, Georgios Gerasopoulos, Evrydiki Giota, et al. — Food Reviews International

Recently, matcha tea (MT) -a finely powdered form of green tea- has successfully been emerged in the global beverage market. Among its health-promoting properties, the potential modulatory gut microbiome effect has gained increased…

Systematic review / meta-analysisAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2020Journal article

The effect of superfine tea powder addition on the acrylamide content of innovative Xinjiang nang products (tea nang).

Huang Y, Xiao H, Zhang L, et al. — Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment

In the present study, tea variety and proportions and tea nang production conditions were optimised to improve tea nang flavour, and dynamic changes in polyphenols and acrylamide content were determined. Orthogonal experimental design was…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 7×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Free and bound amino acids, minerals and trace elements in matcha (Camellia sinensis L.): A nutritional evaluation

Tereza Koláčková, Daniela Sumczynski, Ludmila Zálešáková, et al. — Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

This study provides an overview of free and bound amino acids, minerals and trace elements content in matcha including evaluation of their dietary intakes. The analyses employed IEC and ICP-MS methods. Theanine followed by Glu, GABA, Thr…

ReviewL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 22×
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)

… 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 integrated with deep learning …

ReviewProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 6×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Mineral and trace element composition after digestion and leaching into matcha ice tea infusions (Camellia sinensis L.)

Tereza Koláčková, Daniela Sumczynski, Vratislav Bednařík, et al. — Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Since matcha includes all leaf parts seems desirable to measure contents of elements before and after digestibility. This paper examines in vitro digestibility, mineral and trace element contents after digestion and their leaching ability…

In vitro / cell studySafety, contaminants and toxicityGut and microbiomeCited 12×
2025Journal articleFree to read

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

Solomiia Sychevska — Перспективи та інновації науки

… the formation of conscious eating habits.Particular attention is paid to the analysis of marketing potential and the definition of the target audience: women focused on appearance care; people with increased psycho-emotional stress; …

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
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

The interest in the plant-derived healthy foods, nutraceuticals, functional foods and food supplements is increasing in recent times as potential agents in maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. Matcha tea …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 61×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Matcha green tea beverage moderates fatigue and supports resistance training-induced adaptation.

Shigeta M, Aoi W, Morita C, et al. — Nutrition journal

… athletic performance and health promotion. Dietary intervention with natural foods provides nutrients that help accelerate muscle adaptation to training. Matcha green tea contains several bioactive factors such as antioxidants, amino …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeCited 23×
2023Journal article

Polyphenol-fortified extruded sweet potato starch vermicelli: Slow-releasing polyphenols is the main factor that reduces the starch digestibility.

Li Y, Niu L, Wu L, et al. — International journal of biological macromolecules

… decrease in EGCG + ESPSV compared to ESPSV. This was verified by correlation analysis, where RDS content (0.961, p < 0.01) and pGI (0.966, p < 0.01) were highly significantly correlated with the enzyme activity. Furthermore, tea …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeFood products and applicationsCited 27×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Catechin Composition, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Properties of Commercially-Available Bagged, Gunpowder, and Matcha Green Teas.

Meyer BR, White HM, McCormack JD, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

… higher antioxidant capacities than ceremonial products. Hierarchical cluster analysis was used to determine similarities and differences in catechin composition and revealed that bagged and gunpowder green teas had the highest levels of …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2015Journal article

Multiresidue determination of pesticides in tea by gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

Saito-Shida S, Nemoto S, Teshima R — Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes

… secondary amine (GCB/PSA) and silica gel cartridges prior to GC-MS/MS analysis. The recoveries of 162 pesticides from fortified (at 0.01 mg kg(-1)) green tea, oolong tea, black tea and matcha (powdered green tea) were mostly …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityAuthenticity and analytical methodsL-theanine and caffeineCited 25×
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×
2018Journal article

Fast nondestructive identification of steamed green tea powder adulterations in matcha by visible spectroscopy combined with chemometrics

Xiao‐Lan Yu, Yong He — Spectroscopy Letters

… classification and quantitative prediction. The principal component analysis–linear discriminant analysis model and the soft independent modeling of class analogy model in the qualitative classification as well as the partial …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications.

Sławińska P, Raczkowska E — Nutrients

… health-promoting properties of matcha and its major constituents. The analysis is based on available scientific literature, including both in vitro and in vivo studies investigating the biological activity of matcha and green tea …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
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×
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

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive compounds, health benefits, and production processes of two globally popular stimulant beverages: coffee and matcha. Both beverages are rich in bioactive compounds such as …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2021Journal article

Catechins in green tea powder (matcha) are heat-stable scavengers of acrolein, a lipid peroxide-derived reactive carbonyl species.

Sugimoto K, Matsuoka Y, Sakai K, et al. — Food chemistry

… conjugates of each catechin as revealed by our LC-linear ion trap MS analysis. The formation of the acrolein-conjugates of the four catechins was confirmed in the reaction of acrolein with green tea powder (matcha) extract. The …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 49×
2026Journal article

Effect of water activity and light exposure on the stability of bioactive compounds in matcha (Camellia sinensis) powder during storage periods.

Kim JM, Lee KY, Choi SG, et al. — Food chemistry

… declined progressively, particularly under high Aw and light exposure. Kinetic analysis revealed that catechin derivatives and vitamin C degraded markedly during storage, with gallated catechins (EGCG and ECG) exhibiting short half-lives …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2026PreprintFree to read

Science, Federal Policy, Direct Advocacy, and Future Policy: Audience Perception on the Impact of Intense Caffeinated Beverages on the Human Neuromuscular System.

Tafheem Malik — Research Square

… High Spirit Pharmacist were assessed using qualitative content and sentiment analysis via the Communalytic tool. Scientific accuracy, tone, and audience reactions were examined, contextualized by peer-reviewed literature and …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressL-theanine and caffeineFood products and applications
2026Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Development of a technology for a curd dessert with matcha and freeze-dried berries.

Čekauskaitė, Gerda, — Institutional Repository of Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences

… that the dessert is of good quality, safe for consumption, and complies with food safety requirements. Economic analysis revealed that the product may be profitable for the company: the production cost of one dessert is EUR 4.35, and …

Sensory / consumerAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
2021Journal article

Effects of edible coatings containing acai powder and matcha extracts on shelf life and quality parameters of cooked meatballs.

Şen DB, Kılıç B — Meat science

… meatballs during storage (14 d at +4 °C or 60 d at -18 °C). The antioxidant analysis of the extracts demonstrated that ME had higher total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity than AE (P < 0.05). Results indicated that WPC …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×
2024Journal article

Monitoring of carotenoids changes during the matcha drying process using a portable developed spectral analytical system

Jiang Y, Zareef M, Liu L, et al. — Journal of food composition and analysis : an official publication of the United Nations University, International Network of Food Data Systems

… obtained at various stages of drying for spectral acquisition and carotenoid analysis. After normalization preprocessing, bootstrapping soft shrinkage (BOSS), iteratively variable subset optimization (IVSO), and variable iterative space …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methods
2024Journal article

Rapid determination of free amino acids and caffeine in matcha using near-infrared spectroscopy: A comparison of portable and benchtop systems

Ouyang Q, Liu L, Wang L, et al. — Journal of food composition and analysis : an official publication of the United Nations University, International Network of Food Data Systems

Matcha is gaining popularity around the globe, because of its worthy compositions and health benefits. This work proposed to predict free amino acids (FAA) and caffeine contents in matcha using a portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy…

Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weight

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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