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.
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296 studies match for “tea polyphenols”
The Effect of Borage Seed Oil (Borago officinalis L.) and Matcha Tea Powder (Camellia sinensis L.) on the Physicochemical Properties, Oxidative Stability, Color, and Tenderness of Vacuum-Packed Lamb Meatloaf During Storage.
Latoch A, Libera J, Öncül N, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)In this study, the effects of borage seed oil (BO) and matcha tea (MT) on the physicochemical properties, oxidative stability, color, and tenderness of vacuum-packed lamb meatloaf during 14 days of refrigerated storage were evaluated. No …
Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualitySynchronous fluorescence spectroscopy combined with chemometrics for determination of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in different tea types.
Bilge G, Özdemir KS — Journal of the science of food and agriculture… The aim of this study is to monitor the antioxidant activity (AA) and total phenolic content (TPC) variations of different kinds of teas depending on the infusion temperature and time by using synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×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… var assamica is primarily cultivated. Both varieties have different flavors of teas due to genetic differences and cultivation techniques. In tea cultivation, shading is one of the important practices to increase the quality of matcha. …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×ROLE OF MATCHA GREEN TEA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS: A REVIEW
Ayush Dahiwade, Ashita Ritesh Kalaskar, Amit R. Parate, et al. — International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy… abundantly in the naturally occurring ayurvedic formulation, matcha green tea (MGT). This article aims to provide information about molecular pathways involved in the etiopathogenesis of OSMF and a hypothesis on how these pathways …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsEffect of Green Tea Phytochemicals on Mood and Cognition.
Dietz C, Dekker M — Current pharmaceutical designBackground: Green tea is traditionally known to induce mental clarity, cognitive function, physical activation and relaxation. Recently, a special green tea, matcha tea, is rapidly gaining popularity throughout the world and is frequently …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 70×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… 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 management. A survey was conducted …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 5×Matcha green tea (MGT) inhibits the propagation of cancer stem cells (CSCs), by targeting mitochondrial metabolism, glycolysis and multiple cell signalling pathways.
Bonuccelli G, Sotgia F, Lisanti MP — AgingMatcha green tea (MGT) is a natural product that is currently used as a dietary supplement and may have significant anti-cancer properties. However, the molecular mechanism(s) underpinning its potential health benefits remain largely …
In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerCited 66×Matcha green tea attenuates acrylamide-induced cerebellar damage in rats: Biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical study.
Essawy AS, Abo Elkhair DM — Tissue & cell… neurotoxicity has become a growing concern. This study examined matcha green tea (MAT)'s protective effect against cerebellar toxicity induced by ACR and its neuroprotective mechanisms in rats. Forty male albino rats were divided …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerNature's touch in the laboratory: eco-friendly and green dual-mode UV-vis and smartphone RGB analysis of procaine in pharmaceuticals using a non-heated aqueous matcha green tea extract.
Yardımcı B — Analytical methods : advancing methods and applications… reaction with catechin-rich molecules present in a non-heated matcha green tea extract (MTE) in an acidic medium containing nitrite. As the concentration of procaine increased, the resulting yellow azo dye became visually more …
Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingQuality analysis and antioxidant activity of different types of tea powder
Yutong Ye, Zeyi Ai, Ronglin Li, et al. — Food Production Processing and NutritionAbstract As a natural product with health benefits, tea powder (TP) is widely used in food processing field. In order to explore sensory evaluation, quality components and antioxidant activities among different types of TP, matcha TP, …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×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 NutraceuticalsIntroduction: Compared to other green teas, higher intake of multiple phytochemicals is achieved with Matcha green tea consumption. Green tea consumption is known to have metabolic effects but is also consumed for supposed calming effects. …
Randomized controlled trialMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×Retrospecting the Antioxidant Activity of Japanese Matcha Green Tea–Lack of Enthusiasm?
Iyyakkannu Sivanesan, Judy Gopal, Manikandan Muthu, et al. — Applied SciencesMatcha 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×Comparison of culinary and ceremonial matcha green teas: relationship between phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties
Haley M. White, Bailey R. Meyer, Jared D. McCormack, et al. — Journal of Food Measurement & CharacterizationAbstract 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×The Powdering Process with a Set of Ceramic Mills for Green Tea Promoted Catechin Extraction and the ROS Inhibition Effect.
Fujioka K, Iwamoto T, Shima H, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)For serving green tea, there are two prominent methods: steeping the leaf or the powdered leaf (matcha style) in hot water. The purpose of the present study was to reveal chemical and functional differences before and after the powdering …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 47×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 obstetricsPurpose: In the following work, we investigated the effect of matcha green tea extract (MTE) on MCF-7 breast cancer cell viability and estrogen receptor-beta expression (ERβ). Methods: MCF-7 cells were stimulated with MTE at concentrations …
Chemical / analyticalCancerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×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 biologiaMore catechins are found in green tea than in any other type of tea, with its predominant production taking place in Asian nations. Consumption of green tea has been strongly correlated with a reduced risk of many diseases. This study …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×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 SportIntroduction: Matcha is a powdered form of green tea, characterized by a high content of bioactive compounds, like catechins, caffeine, theanine and dietary fiber. By its unique cultivation and processing methods, matcha has attracted …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureThe Impact of Matcha Green Tea on Human Health – Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Evidence, and Health Effects
Bartosz Wróbel, Lena Wójcik, Michał Filipski, et al. — Quality in SportMatcha green tea, a powdered whole-leaf preparation from shade-grown Camellia sinensis, exhibits a unique biochemical profile rich in catechins (particularly EGCG), L-theanine, caffeine, and chlorophyll, distinguishing it from conventional …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureMatcha Green Tea Exhibits Bactericidal Activity against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Inhibits Functional Pneumolysin.
Sasagawa K, Domon H, Sakagami R, et al. — Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)… drug resistance of S. pneumoniae. According to some studies, green tea exhibits antibacterial and antitoxin activities. The polyphenols, namely the catechins epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCognition, mood and stressCited 10×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… there is not enough information about the role of chia seeds and matcha tea as anti-oxidative plants inhibit some direct and in-direct genes related to puberty of growing male rabbits. In this study New-Zealand White (NZW) rabbits …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×Comprehensive assessment of matcha qualities and visualization of constituents using hyperspectral imaging technology.
Hu Y, Yu H, Song X, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)Matcha, made from different tea leaves as raw material, exhibits diverse aromas and flavors. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a rapid, non-destructive method to assess the quality of matcha to ensure that these different …
Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×Optimized green extraction conditions of matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) using central composite design for maximal polyphenol and antioxidant contents
Nor Hafiza Sayuti, Ammar Akram Kamarudin, Norazalina Saad, et al. — BioResources… methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the extraction conditions of phenolic and antioxidant compounds from matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) using central composite design (CCD). The desirability function was used to find …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 22×Geography and the therapeutic effect of matcha tea in drinks
Maulshree Bhandari, Surabhi Sharma — International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical SciencesCamellia sinensis belonging to family Theaceae, commonly called as tea is the most widely used refreshing beverage accepted globally. It has two variety such as Green tea and black depending upon its method of cultivation. Green teas are …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×The effect of superfine tea powder addition on the acrylamide content of innovative Xinjiang nang products (tea nang).
Huang Y, Xiao H, Zhang L, et al. — Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessmentIn the present study, tea variety and proportions and tea nang production conditions were optimised to improve tea nang flavour, and dynamic changes in polyphenols and acrylamide content were determined. Orthogonal experimental design was …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 7×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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