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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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377 studies match for “NOL”

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

… 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 spectroscopy (SFS) …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Evaluation of ethanol-based extraction conditions of sorghum bran bioactive compounds with downstream anti-proliferative properties in human cancer cells.

Cox S, Noronha L, Herald T, et al. — Heliyon

… tea have been extensively studied for anticancer properties, while high polyphenol sorghum has not received the same attention. Some bioactive compounds in Sorghum bicolor with anticancer activity have been identified, indicating the …

In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×
2026Journal article

Anxiolytic-like effects using adult zebrafish, bioaccessibility and phenolic profile of matcha and sugarcane beverages.

Tavares TRP, De Menezes FL, De Brito Araújo AJ, et al. — Nutritional neuroscience

… and toxicological analyses, as well as the in vitro bioactivity and total phenolic content TPC. Initially, three beverage bases with matcha and sugarcane juice were tested. Based on the positive anxiolytic-like effects, the prioritized …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2021Journal articleFree to read

Optimized green extraction conditions of matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) using central composite design for maximal polyphenol and antioxidant contents

Nor Hafiza Sayuti, Ammar Akram Kamarudin, Norazalina Saad, et al. — BioResources

… methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the extraction conditions of phenolic and antioxidant compounds from matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) using central composite design (CCD). The desirability function was used to find the …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 22×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Detection of the Pigment Distribution of Stacked Matcha During Processing Based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

Qinghai He, Zhiyuan Liu, Xiaoli Li, et al. — Agriculture

… during processing. This paper presents the use of hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI), combined with machine learning algorithms, to detect chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids in stacked matcha tea during processing. …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 4×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Development of matcha yogurt technology and its physiological-hygienic assessment

I. V. Skulska, O. Y. Tsisaryk, V. Y. Holubev — Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies

The article presents the results of a study on the technological, physicochemical, and functional properties of yogurt enriched with matcha powder, with a focus on determining the optimal concentration of the additive and its effect on the …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2025Journal articleFree to read

Pengaruh Penambahan Serbuk Daun Stevia Sebagai Pengganti Gula Terhadap Sifat Kimia dan Organoleptik Minuman Fungsional Matcha

Putri Amalia Adiyati Husnul, Putri Amalia Adiyati Husnul, Dody Handito, et al. — Jurnal Edukasi Pangan

… of adding stevia leaf powder as a sugar substitute on the chemical and organoleptic properties of functional drinks matcha. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with a single factor, namely the …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal article

RATIONALE TO REASONABLE USE OF NON-TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE RAW MATERIALS IN SWEET DISHES TECHNOLOGY

Крохалев Виктор Анатольевич, Tat'yana Hudyakova — Вестник Красноярского государственного аграрного университета

… were carried out in a single laboratory complex of the departments of food technology and food engineering, at the Ural State Economic University (Ekaterinburg) during 2021–2022 gg. The studied parameters were established by titrimetric, …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
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

Experimental trials with different freeze-dried berries showed that freeze-dried raspberries had the best sensory compatibility with matcha tea flavour. They provided the product with balanced acidity, a distinctive aroma, and the highest…

Sensory / consumerAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effect of matcha green tea on cognitive functions and sleep quality in older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled study over 12 months.

Uchida K, Meno K, Korenaga T, et al. — PloS one

Objective: Lifestyle habits after middle age significantly impact the maintenance of cognitive function in older adults. Nutritional intake is closely related to lifestyle habits; therefore, nutrition is a pivotal factor in the prevention…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 25×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Comparison of phenolic content and antioxidant activity of matcha, green leaf and white leaf tea infusions

Maria Sielicka, Eylul Isik, Julia Szulc — Bulgarian Portal for Open Science

… source of bioactive compounds, substantially contributes to daily polyphenols intake. Among green teas, matcha, which is grounded Tencha tea grown under shaded conditions, gains popularity not only as an infusion but also as an …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingFood products and applications
2020Journal articleFree to read

Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review.

Kochman J, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… that it originates from the considerable content of catechins, a type of phenolic compound with beneficial effects on human health. Due to its potential for preventing many diseases and supporting cognitive function, regular …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 321×
2023Journal article

Application of visible-near infrared spectroscopy in tandem with multivariate analysis for the rapid evaluation of matcha physicochemical indicators.

Wu J, Zareef M, Chen Q, et al. — Food chemistry

… properties. The visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy technology coupled with multivariate analysis was investigated for rapid and non-invasive evaluation of particle size and the ratio of tea polyphenols to free …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 56×
2024Journal articleFree to read

A comprehensive metabolomics analysis of volatile and non-volatile compounds in matcha processed from different tea varieties.

Huang D, Chen X, Tan R, et al. — Food chemistry: X

… metabolomic profiles. The findings revealed that the levels of tea polyphenols, ester catechins, nonester catechins, and amino acids varied among these four varieties. Notably, 177 significant different metabolites, such as phenolic …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 38×
2025Journal article

Salivary levels of catalase, total antioxidant capacity and interleukin-1β and oral health-related quality of life after matcha and green tea consumption for patients with gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Abdul-Wahab HY, Salah R, Abdulbaqi HR — International journal of dental hygiene

Objectives: To evaluate the changes in salivary levels of catalase (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and IL-1β (primary outcomes) as well as gingival health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) 1 month after the…

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
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

… system coupled with chemometric algorithms for prediction of tea polyphenols and amino acids in order to index matcha tea quality. RESULTS Spectral data were preprocessed by standard normal variate (SNV), mean center (MC) and …

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)

In the packaging materials sector, increasing globalization has created the need for increased efforts to develop consumer protection measures. Consequently, new packaging materials are being sought to replace petroleum-based materials in…

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

Although theanine 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…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 8×

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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