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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.”

91 studies match for “pH level”

2026Journal article

Matcha green tea attenuates acrylamide-induced cerebellar damage in rats: Biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical study.

Essawy AS, Abo Elkhair DM — Tissue & cell

… glutathione peroxidase; GPx, malondialdehyde; MDA, tumor necrosis factor-alpha; TNF-α and Interleukin 6; IL-6) were assessed. Cerebellar tissues were exposed to histological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural evaluations. …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancer
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effects of matcha tea extract on cell viability and estrogen receptor-β expression on MCF-7 breast cancer cells.

Keckstein S, Tilgener C, Jeschke U, et al. — Archives of gynecology and obstetrics

… (WST-1 assay) after an incubation time of 72 h. ERβ was quantified at gene level by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A western blot (WB) was carried out for the qualitative assessment of the expression behavior of on a …

Chemical / analyticalCancerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the total catechin profile in tea leaves: a novel one-step extraction method empowered by UPLC-IDX-Orbitrap mass spectrometry.

Almahasheer H — Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

… for extracting total catechins using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with an ID-X-Orbitrap Mass spectrometer (UHPLC-IDX-Orbitrap-MS). The method was then applied to quantify the catechin content in green tea, …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the impact of chia seeds and matcha green tea on gene expression related to the puberty pathway in growing male New Zealand white rabbits.

Soliman ASH, Mourad SS, Mohamed AAA — Tropical animal health and production

… to control. ELISA analysis revealed that there were no alterations in the levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in the treated groups. Direct genes such as doublesex and mab-3 related transcription …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Evaluation of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Efficacy Against Utero-Ovarian Injury in Rats.

E Megahd H, M S Gabal A — Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

… displayed that both teas contain active components including flavonoids, polyphenols and possess antioxidant activity. Drinking 1% H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> water significantly …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsMetabolism and weightCited 5×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Pengaruh Tingkat Ketuaan Daun Terhadap Karakteristik Teh Herbal Matcha Tenggulun (Protium javanicum Burm.F.)

Hasbi Rohiqi, Ni Luh Ari Yusasrini, Gak Diah Puspawati — Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Pangan (ITEPA)

… 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 study used a completely randomized design (CRD) …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 6×
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

… technology (HSI), combined with machine learning algorithms, to detect chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids in stacked matcha tea during processing. Firstly, a quantitative relationship between HSI data of tea and their pigment …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 4×
2020Journal articleFree to read

In Vitro Growth- and Encystation-Inhibitory Efficacies of Matcha Green Tea and Epigallocatechin Gallate Against Acanthameoba Castellanii.

Dickson A, Cooper E, Fakae LB, et al. — Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)

… counting were used to determine the reduction in A. castellanii trophozoite proliferation and encystation, in response to treatment with C. sinensis or EGCg. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microscopy was used to analyze …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Gluten-free Oatmeal Cookie Enriched with Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and Matcha Powder (Camellia sinensis)

Sylvestre Dossa, Alexandru Baltatu, C. Dragomir, et al. — Journal of Agroalimentary Process and Technologies.

… matcha substitution. The cookies were evaluated for nutritional composition, phenolic compounds, and sensory properties. In addition, the flour composed of 90% oats and 10% matcha powder (FCOM2) was analyzed rheologically. The results …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal articleFree to read

Prioritizing Matcha Green Tea Production Criteria by Logarithmic Fuzzy FUCOM with Z-Numbers

Busaba Phruksaphanrat, Saruntorn Panjavongroj, Saran Jarernsuk — Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research

… multiple interdependent criteria, including cost, tea raw material quality, physicochemical properties, sensory attributes, and dissolvability, each contributing differently to overall product performance and consumer acceptance. …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal articleFree to read

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

Solomiia Sychevska — Перспективи та інновації науки

… active components -collagen, matcha, and natural aromatic substances.The physiological properties of collagen as a structural protein that improves the condition of the skin, hair, joints, and overall tone of the body are …

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

… (VLDL-c), leptin, nitric 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, …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2024Journal article

The Matcha Green Tea Quality Investigation

М.Н. Елисеев, Петр Иванович Токарев, А.В. Ромащенко — Beer and beverages

… of the alkali-soluble fraction of other types of green tea. The total polyphenols content in matcha tea samples was in the range of 125.9–156.9 mg/g, catechins were higher than the control by 16% for sample No. 2 and 53% for sample …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 1×
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

… factor, namely the addition of stevia leaf powder consisting of 5 treatment levels, i.e. 0%, 1%, 3%, 5% and 7%. Observational data were analyzed using analysis of diversity (ANOVA) at the 5% level Co-Stat software. If there was a real …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Promotes Training-induced Anabolic Response of Skeletal Muscle in Mice

Keisuke Fukuda, Koji Tategai, Momoko Aoki, et al. — Journal of Food Research

… green tea enhances exercise-induced adaptations to skeletal muscle hypertrophy and strength in humans. However, interventional studies on the efficacy and mechanism of micro-compounds in muscle adaptation to resistance training are …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Therapeutic potential of Matcha Green Tea, Wheat Germ Oil, and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine as adjuvants in experimental Trichinosis spiralis

Amira A. Saleh, Mona Abd El-Hakeem Mattar, Mohamed Hassan Sarhan, et al. — Microbes and Infectious Diseases /Microbes and Infectious Diseases

… and then each group was subdivided into 2 subgroups (5 mice each), intestinal phase (7 days) and muscle phase (45 days). The effectiveness of the materials utilized was evaluated by parasitological, histopathological, biochemical, and …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the mitigating effect of matcha-silver nanoparticles on radiation-induced ovarian injury in rats

Sahar Khateeb, Uzma Faridi, Amnah Obidan, et al. — Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics

… (P< 0.05) decreased total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and elevated 8-OHdG levels, indicating oxidative damage. The treatment with M-AgNPs mitigated these effects by reducing the concentration of 8-OHdG and enhancing TAC, thereby …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancer
2009Journal article

Matcha, a powdered green tea, ameliorates the progression of renal and hepatic damage in type 2 diabetic OLETF rats.

Yamabe N, Kang KS, Hur JM, et al. — Journal of medicinal food

… exhibited protective effects against renal damage in a rat model of diabetic nephropathy. In the present study, we investigated the preventive effects of Matcha (50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day) on the progression of hepatic and renal damage in …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 38×
2026Journal article

Enhancing antioxidant accessibility and cellular activity of matcha via viscozyme-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis

Ji-Ho Jeon, Tae‐Hwan Jung — Food Science and Technology Research

Matcha (MC) is a powdered green tea rich in polyphenols and catechins, although their extractability may be limited by the plant cell wall matrix. In this study, enzymatically hydrolyzed matcha (HMC) was prepared using viscozyme, and its …

Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

Enhancing tea brewing with ultrasound: effects of temperature on antioxidant and antibacterial activities

Ayşenur Acar, Vildan Eyiz — Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization

… capacity (CUPRAC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assays, along with total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC). Results showed that antioxidant activity and …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunity
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

… effect on the detrimental impacts of a high-fat diet (HFD) on multiple physiological indicators in mice, including body weight, adipose tissue weight, serum total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, as well …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCited 18×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Té matcha: Mecanismos moleculares y disminución de riesgo cardiovascular. Una revisión de la literatura.

Sofía González-Londoño, Juan-José Mora-Florez, María Isabel Viana-Viana, et al. — Salutem Scientia Spiritus

… cardiovascular risk by recognizing the different molecular pathways and physiological mechanisms on which this compound and its metabolic agents may intervene, based on an analysis of the published literature. Materials and …

Systematic review / meta-analysisMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2023Journal articleFree to read

Guava spread (Psidium guajava) and Matcha (Camellia sinensis) spread: A potential anti-inflammatory product

Sagolsem Surlata Devi, Pruthvi Raj S, Shweatha HE — Journal of Sports Science and Nutrition

… inflammation. Guava fruit and matcha tea are rich in in vitamin C, polyphenols and catechins which are potential candidates that can be explored for their anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: The objective was to develop an …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunity

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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