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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.”

103 studies match for “health effects”

2025Journal articleFree to read

Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population

Faisal Alsenani, Nasser Alotaiq, Doni Dermawan, et al. — Human Nutrition & Metabolism

This study investigates the consumption patterns, health perceptions, and demographic correlates of green tea and matcha consumption in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their implications for cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 5×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies.

Sokary S, Al-Asmakh M, Zakaria Z, et al. — Current research in food science

… tea that has been gaining global popularity recently. Matcha tea has various health benefits, including an enhancing effect on cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health, and anti-tumorogenesis. To date, randomized clinical trials …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 49×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effects of three-week intake of Matcha green tea powder on heart rate variability metrics

Mark E. T. Willems, Cameron Thomas Foster — Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals

… Matcha green tea consumption. Green tea consumption is known to have metabolic effects but is also consumed for supposed calming effects. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of encapsulated Matcha green tea on heart …

Randomized controlled trialMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha – an ordinary tea or a superfood with remarkable health benefits? A review of human and animal studies

Julia Ziemińska, Michał Małek, Oktawia Wojtaszek, et al. — Quality in Sport

… matcha has attracted scientific interest as a functional food with potential health-promoting properties. Aim: The aim of this review was to summarize current knowledge regarding the chemical composition of matcha tea and to evaluate …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2024Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review

Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and Sport

… the current understanding of matcha's biological properties and its potential health benefits. Methods and materials: A review of the literature available in the PubMed database and Google Scholar, the following keywords were searched: …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Geography and the therapeutic effect of matcha tea in drinks

Maulshree Bhandari, Surabhi Sharma — International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

… limelight because of its variety of Phenols with versatile pharmacology and health effects. There are wide range of green tea some are Biluochun, Gunpowder, Genmaicha, Matcha, Sencha. Matcha which commonly originates in Japan and is a …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea in Sport: Effects on Metabolism, Physical Performance, and Recovery - A Narrative Review of Human and Animal Studies

Emilia Skrzypek, Jakub Łącki, Małgorzata Czechowska, et al. — Quality in Sport

… and evaluate current evidence from human and animal studies on matcha’s effects on cognitive performance, stress, gut microbiota, metabolism, and exercise outcomes, particularly in athletes. Materials and Methods. A structured …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effects of matcha supplementation on in vitro digestibility and sensory acceptance of soy milk

E Lie, Reggie Surya — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

… to its catechin content. Soymilk is also known for its bioactive compounds for health. This research’s aim is to understand the effect between matcha concentration towards inhibition ability of digestive enzymes. Sensory evaluation is …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×
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)

… 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 digital …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The Physiological, Cognitive, and Developmental Effects of Prenatal Caffeine Consumption on Foetal Pregnancy Outcomes

Prutha H. Patel, Carly A. Burow — Undergraduate Research in Natural and Clinical Science and Technology (URNCST) Journal

… properties and mechanism of passage through the BBB and BPB. The subsequent effects of moderate-to-excessive maternal caffeine consumption (≥ 200mg of caffeine daily) on physical development, cognition, and behaviour were further …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressL-theanine and caffeineMarket, culture and sustainability
2023Journal articleFree to read

A randomized, double-blinded study evaluating effect of matcha green tea on human fecal microbiota.

Morishima S, Kawada Y, Fukushima Y, et al. — Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

… Unlike regular green tea, Matcha green tea is believed to exert beneficial effects on the gut microbiota, as it is richer in nutrients such as tea catechins and insoluble dietary fiber. In the present study, we aimed to investigate …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Stress-Reducing Function of Matcha Green Tea in Animal Experiments and Clinical Trials.

Unno K, Furushima D, Hamamoto S, et al. — Nutrients

Theanine, a major amino acid in green tea, exhibits a stress-reducing effect in mice and humans. Matcha, which is essentially theanine-rich powdered green tea, is abundant in caffeine. Caffeine has a strong antagonistic effect against…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 84×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the effect of chia seeds and matcha tea on growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and gene expression on New Zealand rabbits.

Mohamed AAA, Soliman ASH, Mourad SS — Scientific reports

… matcha green tea were critical sites in this study which promoted by crucial health of New-Zealand white (NZW) rabbits as a model for mammalia and eukaryotic cell. Our study investigated the effect of chia seeds and matcha green tea on …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Geography And The Therapeutic Effect Of Matcha Tea In Drinks

Maulshree Bhandari , Surabhi Sharma , Riya Mishra , Lipi Nogai , Manju Bajaj , Rashmi Pathak — Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results

… limelight because of its variety of Phenols with versatile pharmacology and health effects. There are wide range of green tea some are Biluochun, Gunpowder, Genmaicha, Matcha, Sencha. Matcha which commonly originates in Japan and is a …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicity
2022Journal article

Effect of Green Tea and Tea Catechin on the Visual Motion Processing for Optokinetic Responses in Mice.

Sugita Y, Furukawa T — Neuroscience

In general, catechins contained in green tea are believed to have positive effects on the human body and mental health. The intake of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenol in green tea, is known to be effective for retinal …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 12×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effect shading intensity on color, chemical composition, and sensory evaluation of green tea (Camelia sinensis var Assamica)

Manikharda Manikharda, Veny Elfionna Shofi, Benedicta Khrisnarestri Betari, et al. — Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences

Matcha gained popularity due to its health benefit as the awareness of the consumers' well-being increased. The product contains antioxidants, mainly catechin, and a unique taste. Matcha is commonly produced from Camelia sinensis var …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×
2023Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Development of a plant-based beverage with anxiolytic-like effects evaluated in zebrafish (Danio rerio) model

Tereza Raquel Pereira Tavares — LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

… alternative to improve neurological and cognitive properties, alleviating the effects of stress and promoting a sense of well-being. Several studies attribute these effects to the composition of the raw materials used, due to the …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applications
2022Journal articleFree to read

Quality, health efficacy and application researches on Matcha

Fanglan Li, Jiangxiong Zhu, WEI Xinlin, et al. — DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

… worldwidely due to its unique flavor. Drinking or eating Matcha has multiple health efficacies. Herein, this paper reviewed the potential effects of Matcha processing methods on Matcha quality, the health efficacies of Matcha, and the …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a source of bioactive compounds - current evidence on biological properties and potential clinical relevance

Dominika Joanna Duczmal-Zowczak, Tomasz Zowczak, Jakub Tomasz Duczmal, et al. — Quality in Sport

… Aim: To review current evidence on the chemical composition and potential health-promoting effects of matcha, emphasizing metabolic health, cognitive function, psychological stress, physical performance, gut microbiota and …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
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

… L-theanine and polyphenols, that have been associated with beneficial effects on cardiometabolic and gut health. This study aimed to evaluate whether dietary matcha supplementation attenuates high-fat, high-sugar diet …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal articleFree to read

The possible Protective Effect of Matcha green tea against Acetic acid-induced colonic injury in Adult Albino Rats

Federal Institute for Risk Assessment — Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung Fachgruppe ZEBET - Datenbank und Informationsbeschaffung Abteilung Experimentelle Toxikologie und ZEBET

… conducted at the Animal House, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University. Thirty healthy adult male albino rats weighing 180–220 g will be used. The animals will be housed under standard laboratory conditions with free access to standard …

Animal studyGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunityMetabolism 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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