MatchaDB

Research

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.”

60 studies match for “Amino Acids”

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

… is based on sensory attributes, reflecting on the balance of catechin to amino acid content. Thus, different MT qualities vary substantially in catechin and therefore in EGCG level. This systematic review aimed to examine the …

Systematic review / meta-analysisAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha (Camellia sinensis): Bioactive Constituents, Pharmacological Activities, and Emerging Therapeutic Applications — A Comprehensive Review

Rohit Chavan*1, Rashmi Khairnar2, Pratiksha Aher2, Siddhi Avhad2 — Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

… that makes matcha what it is: reduced light slows the enzymatic conversion of amino acids into catechins, so L-theanine accumulates instead of being consumed, while chlorophyll synthesis ramps up to compensate for the light lost. The …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2026Journal articleFree to read

Tea-Derived Beverages Worldwide: A Critical Review of Diversity, Chemistry, Processing and Consumption Trends

Manuranjan Gogoi, Gautam Kumar Saikia, Tapan Senchowa, et al. — Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

… heating and microbial conversion redistribute catechins, polymeric pigments, amino acids, alkaloids, organic acids and volatile compounds, while brewing and formulation determine their transfer, stability and sensory expression. …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2025Journal articleFree to read

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

Solomiia Sychevska — Перспективи та інновації науки

… 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 aromas, in particular essential oils, …

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

… 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 active and nutrition-conscious young generation. Studies indicate that matcha …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2024Journal article

The Effect of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Aqueous Extract on Oxidative Stress Status in Obese Rats

Sawsan Adel Noor, Maysa M. El-mallah, Hany Gaber EL-Masry — مجلة الاقتصاد المنزلي

… oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), alkaline phosphatase )ALP(, aspartate aminotransferase) AST(, alanine aminotransferase )ALT(, uric acid, urea and creatinine levels as compared to the negative control, and levels of serum …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Ozoku Matcha – Premium Shade-Grown Green Tea for Energy & Antioxidants

Ozoku Matcha — Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

… the final weeks of growth, the plants produce higher levels of chlorophyll and amino acids, particularly L-Theanine. This process results in a richer green color, smoother flavor, and a more concentrated source of nutrients. Unlike …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2022Journal article

The use of matcha green tea in the development of a cupcake recipe

Ирина Сергеевна Клочкова, Евгения Владимировна Масленникова — Food processing industry

… of cupcakes. Matcha green tea contains a large amount of tannins, caffeine, amino acids and other useful substances and finds application not only for the preparation of a drink, but in the technology of various food products. The work …

Food science / processingL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
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)

… of the raw materials used, due to the presence of bioactive compounds, amino acids and other constituents with this potential. The development of foods, which in addition to the nutritional function, seek to contribute with …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applications

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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