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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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78 studies match for “tea leaves”
茶の起泡性に影響を与える茶の成分を明らかにするため,クロロホルム,ヘキサン,エーテルを用いて脱脂し,それぞれの脱脂茶の成分量の変化と起泡性を調べた.脱脂茶の起泡性と泡の比重は脱脂しない抹茶に比べて,それぞれクロロホルム脱脂茶では5.4倍と1.4倍,エーテル脱脂茶では3.8倍と1.8倍,n-ヘキサン脱脂茶では4,6倍と1.5倍であり,いずれも脱脂しない抹茶との間に差が認められた.また,クロロホルム脱脂茶,エーテル脱脂茶,n-ヘキサン脱脂茶それぞれ相互間で起泡性に差が認められた.…
Other / not statedMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×Matcha, a finely milled powdered green tea originating from Japan, is characterized by a unique cultivation method in which tea plants are shaded prior to harvest. This practice enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×… emulsions, through either Pickering stabilization (powders of matcha tea, spinach leaves, and spirulina cake), or an increase in viscosity (pineapple fibers). Matcha tea and spinach leaf particle-stabilized emulsions were highly …
Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 39×Matcha green tea is made from powdered green tea leaves. 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 …
Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×Matcha tea contains only the softer parts of the tea leaves and is finely ground. Therefore, extraction of the flavanols for analysis by HPLC is possible by a simpler protocol compared to the ISO 14502-2 method. 21 different simplified …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×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×… was to review the current literature concerning the potential role of matcha tea in the prevention of civilization-related diseases, with particular emphasis on its impact on oxidative stress, metabolic regulation, and nervous system …
Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×… was a significant correlation (p < 0.01) between the amount of the loss of tea catechins and % remaining EPA and DHA after 12 weeks at 40 °C, suggesting that the catechins had a major role in protecting the tuna oil against oxidation. …
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 31×Japanese green teas, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro, are derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and contain bioactive compounds such as catechins, caffeine, and amino acids, notably theanine. However, the amounts and ratios of …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineArtificial green tea extracts may enhance exercise-induced fat oxidation. Natural Matcha green tea consumption involves the ingestion of the powdered green tea leaves. We examined the effects of three weeks daily intake of Matcha green tea …
Randomized controlled trialMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and qualityCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 10×Matcha green tea powder (MGTP) is made with finely ground green tea leaves that are rich in phytochemicals, most particularly catechins. Shortbread biscuits were enriched with MGTP and evaluated for consumer acceptability and potential …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 40×Matcha and green tea catechins such as (-)-epicatechin (EC), (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC) and (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) have long been studied for their antioxidant and health-promoting effects. Using specific fluorophores for H2S …
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 48×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×Heavy application of nitrogen (N) in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)) plantations causes various environmental problems. To date, studies on N flows have been limited to the tea plantation level, but the crucial drivers of N flows are …
ReviewCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 12×Matcha tea is a traditional Japanese tea that is said to possess ten times higher bioactive components and polyphenols than that of conventional green teas. Matcha is remotely popular among the global community and meagerly researched and …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×Abstract Matcha green tea is noted for its vibrant color and fine powdered consistency. Ceremonial matcha is the highest quality available and is prepared from the youngest leaves of the tea plant while culinary matcha is less expensive …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 3×Green tea, the most widely consumed beverage in Japan, plays an important role in Japanese food culture. In this chapter, the authors first introduce the unique processes that produce health-promoting and high-quality Japanese green tea, …
Food science / processingAroma, flavor and sensoryMarket, culture and sustainabilityCultivation and shading… determine the effect of leaf maturity on the characteristics of matcha herbal tea tenggulun leaf and to determine the right level of leaf maturity which can produce matcha herbal tea tenggulun leaf with the best characteristics. This …
Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 6×Background: Recently, the anticarcinogenic effects of green tea have been studied in sites other than the urinary tract. The present study examined the inhibition by green tea of vesical tumors induced in rats by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) …
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerMetabolism and weightCited 44×Matcha green tea is a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated and processed leaves of Camellia sinensis. Key components of matcha include catechins, caffeine, theanine, fat-soluble vitamins, insoluble dietary fibers, …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×Green tea has traditionally been evaluated based on low-molecular-weight constituents such as catechins, caffeine, and theanine. However, tea leaves are structurally organized matrices comprising cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, …
ReviewGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityMetabolism and weight… The discussion primarily distinguishes between matcha and regular green tea with processing and compositional factors, and demonstrates beneficial health effects of consuming matcha. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×Abstract Matcha is a finely ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves. It is primarily produced in Japan. Drinking matcha tea results in higher intake of green tea bioactives than drinking other types of green tea. Studies have …
Agronomy / cultivationCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineThis paper provides a comprehensive overview of the economic system of green tea and matcha in Kyoto, Japan, namely Uji tea (Uji-cha), with a particular focus on distribution structure and quality coordination.Various statistical data and …
ReviewProcessing, milling and qualityMarket, culture and sustainabilityAroma, flavor and sensoryMatcha tea is a fine-powdered green tea with a unique "Umami” taste. It is a popular beverage prepared from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which is growing under the shade a few weeks before harvesting the leaves. Consequently, …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunitySkin, oral and dentalCited 1×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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