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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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315 studies match for “food”

2019Journal articleFree to read

Stress-reducing effect of cookies containing matcha green tea: essential ratio among theanine, arginine, caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate.

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

The stress-reducing effect of matcha, a high-quality fine-powdered green tea, has recently been clarified by animal experiments and clinical trials. However, the effect of matcha added to confectioneries is not clear. One aim of this study…

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 40×
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×
2017Journal articleFree to read

An intervention study on the effect of matcha tea, in drink and snack bar formats, on mood and cognitive performance.

Dietz C, Dekker M, Piqueras-Fiszman B — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… the world in recent years and is frequently referred to as a mood-and-brain food. Previous research has demonstrated that three constituents present in matcha tea, l-theanine, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and caffeine, affect mood …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 66×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha alleviates obesity by modulating gut microbiota and its metabolites.

Luo Y, Wen Y, Huang J, et al. — Current research in food science

Matcha shows promise for diabetes, obesity, and gut microbiota disorders. Studies suggest a significant link between gut microbiota, metabolites, and obesity. Thus, matcha may have a positive impact on obesity by modulating gut microbiota…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCited 18×
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

… Additionally, the review explores the applications of coffee and matcha in the food industry, emphasizing their roles as flavor enhancers, colorants, and functional ingredients in various food products. Despite the extensive research on …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2020Journal article

Effects of matcha and its active components on the structure and rheological properties of gluten

Zipeng Liu, Jin Chen, Bo Zheng, et al. — LWT

Matcha is a popular nutritious food ingredient with strong health benefits. The interplay between matcha and gluten is essential for developing high-quality matcha-noodles. Herein, the effects of matcha and its active components, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Identifying the Producer and Grade of Matcha Tea through Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis and Distance Discrimination.

Xu Y, Zhou X, Lei W — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

The three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy features the advantage of obtaining emission spectra at different excitation wavelengths and providing more detailed information. This study established a simple method to discriminate both…

Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities.

Aleid NAM, Alhomaid RM, Ali RFM, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

Introduction: Matcha tea is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile; however, optimizing its bioactive potential through formulation and extraction conditions requires further investigation. This study tested the hypothesis that…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Tea Powder on the Cooking Properties, Antioxidative Potential and Volatile Profiles of Dried Noodles.

Kayama K, Wei R, Zhang Y, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… tea has versatile health benefits, and attempts are being made to use it as a food additive. In this study, three types of tea powder (TP) [matcha tea powder (MTP), green tea powder (GTP), and black tea powder (BTP)] were used in noodle …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 14×
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

This study quantitatively evaluated the combined effects of water activity (Aw) and light exposure on the degradation kinetics and storage stability of major bioactive compounds in matcha. Matcha samples were stored under controlled water…

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Comprehensive microRNA analysis toward exploring a new functional component in Matcha green tea.

Huang YL, Morikawa-Ichinose T, Lee SU, et al. — Food chemistry. Molecular sciences

Matcha, a traditional Japanese green tea, has health-promoting effects. However, little is known about its bioactive components, except for polyphenols, caffeine, and amino acids. Here, we revealed the presence of diverse miRNAs, a type of…

Agronomy / cultivationCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
2020Journal article

Oxidative stability of spray dried matcha-tuna oil powders.

Shi M, Ying D, Hlaing MM, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Matcha-tuna oil and matcha-maltodextrin-tuna oil emulsions (25% oil, dry basis), formulated to have protein: carbohydrate ratios of 1:1.1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4, were spray dried. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed effective…

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 31×
2020Journal article

Matcha green tea prevents obesity-induced hypothalamic inflammation via suppressing the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.

Zhou J, Lin H, Xu P, et al. — Food & function

… a powdered green tea, and it is very popular in recent years as a beverage and food additive. Matcha green tea has been reported to have outstanding potential in regulating obesity-related metabolic syndrome. However, there are few …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 30×
2025Journal article

Comparison of technological and physical properties of matcha powders of different geographical origins.

Stępień A, Liszka-Skoczylas M, Gwóźdź G — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… temperature are important attributes that determine the shelf life of foods, particularly in powder form, whereas color is a key factor influencing consumer acceptance. As the popularity of matcha green tea powder is increasing, …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityCultivation and shadingMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
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

This study was realized to determine the effects of whey protein isolate (5% w/v) based edible coatings (WPC) containing different concentrations (3, 6, 9% w/v) of acai powder extract (AE) and matcha extract (ME) on oxidative and microbial…

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×
2021Journal article

The effect of different tea products on flavor, texture, antioxidant and in vitro digestion properties of fresh instant rice after commercial sterilization at 121 °C.

Fu T, Niu L, Tu J, et al. — Food chemistry

The conventional process of commercial sterilization at 121 °C resulted in undesirable flavor, injured texture and fast starch digestion of fresh instant rice (FIR) with non-dehydration. In this study, tea products, such as instant green…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 22×
2026Journal articleFree to read

In Vitro Bioactivity, Polyphenols, Antioxidant Properties, and Sensory Quality of Al-Qassim Berry-Enhanced Matcha Tea as a Function of Extraction Temperature.

Ali RFM, Alhomaid RM, Aleid NAM — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Matcha tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of catechins but has a near-neutral pH (6.2-6.3), which limits the stability of its bioactive compounds. Blending matcha with acidic berries may enhance phenolic stabilization,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2022Journal articleFree to read

A Prospective Non-Randomized Open-Label Comparative Study of The Effects of Matcha Tea on Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Pilot Observational Study.

El-Elimat T, Qasem WM, Al-Sawalha NA, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Matcha tea has been used as an adjunct in weight loss programs. The weight loss effects of matcha tea were evaluated in a prospective non-randomized open-label comparative study of overweight and obese individuals who followed a specified…

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 17×
2020Journal article

Effects of tea products on in vitro starch digestibility and eating quality of cooked rice using domestic cooking method.

Fu T, Niu L, Li Y, et al. — Food & function

Cooked rice (CR) is a staple diet for many people, but exhibits the high glycemic index that makes it difficult to control the blood glucose. Herein, instant green tea (IGT), instant black tea (IBT) and matcha (Mat) (1, 2 and 3% w/w, rice…

In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×
2020Journal article

Matcha Tea: Analysis of Nutritional Composition, Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity.

Koláčková T, Kolofiková K, Sytařová I, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Matcha was analysed for its chemical composition, fibre, vitamin C, caffeine and chlorophyll contents. Flavonoids and phenolics, phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity both in water and methanol solutions were determined. In vitro…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 79×

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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