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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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179 studies match for “Health”

2021Journal article

Catechins in green tea powder (matcha) are heat-stable scavengers of acrolein, a lipid peroxide-derived reactive carbonyl species.

Sugimoto K, Matsuoka Y, Sakai K, et al. — Food chemistry

… reactive carbonyl species (RCS) such as acrolein and 4-hydroxynonenal pose health risks. We characterized the RCS-scavenging reactions of tea catechins in an aqueous solution and in baked cake. Acrolein's reaction with each of the …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 49×
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)

Numerous studies indicate that 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 …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 14×
2025Journal articleFree to read

A Comparative Multianalytical Approach to the Characterization of Different Grades of Matcha Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze).

Toniolo C, Patriarca A, De Vita D, et al. — Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

… used in the traditional tea ceremony and nowadays also valued for its health-promoting properties. Cultivated under shaded conditions to enhance chlorophyll production, which gives the typical vibrant green color, matcha is rich …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×
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

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

Obesity is an increasingly severe global health problem, leading to chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders in both peripheral tissues and the central nervous system. Matcha is a powdered green tea, and it is very popular in recent …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 30×
2020Journal article

Changes in Intestinal Microbiota of Type 2 Diabetes in Mice in Response to Dietary Supplementation With Instant Tea or Matcha.

Zhang HH, Liu J, Lv YJ, et al. — Canadian journal of diabetes

Objective: Gut microbiota plays a key role in metabolism and health in diabetes patients with gastrointestinal microbiota dysbiosis. Thus, regulating the ecological balance of gut microbiota may provide a pathway toward improvement for …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 68×
2025Journal articleFree to read

ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF MATCHA IN DRY EYE DISEASE PREVENTION: CAN MATCHA POLYPHENOLS IMPROVE OCULAR HYDRATION?

Maja Ćwiek, Jan Bombuy Gimenez, Piotr Łapiński — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

… including modulation of gut microbiota, which may indirectly support ocular health. Challenges include optimizing dosage and delivery methods, but matcha’s bioavailability and ability to act on many targets make it a potentially …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the effect of chia seeds and matcha tea on growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and gene expression on New Zealand rabbits.

Mohamed AAA, Soliman ASH, Mourad SS — Scientific reports

… matcha green tea were critical sites in this study which promoted by crucial health of New-Zealand white (NZW) rabbits as a model for mammalia and eukaryotic cell. Our study investigated the effect of chia seeds and matcha green tea on …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Single intake of matcha increases brown adipose tissue activity in young women with low thermogenesis.

Taniguchi H, Hachikawa C, Iwase S, et al. — Physiological reports

… aimed to evaluate the association between matcha intake and BAT activity. Healthy young women (n = 30) were enrolled in a randomized single-blind crossover trial. Participants consumed 3 g of matcha powder or a placebo and then …

Randomized controlled trialMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2025Journal articleFree to read

Appearance of green tea compounds in plasma following acute green tea consumption is modulated by the gut microbiome in mice.

Sterrett JD, Quinn KD, Doenges KA, et al. — Microbiology spectrum

… of food compounds will be important for understanding how foods impact health. We used metabolomics to track green tea compounds in plasma of mice with and without complex microbiomes. From this, we can start to recognize certain …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 4×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Fluoride Content of Matcha Tea Depending on Leaf Harvest Time and Brewing Conditions.

Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, Gutowska I, et al. — Nutrients

… of its unique cultivation method, it is rich in phytochemicals and has many health-promoting properties; it contains high concentrations of polyphenols, theanine and chlorophyll. Tea, and by extension matcha, contains numerous …

Agronomy / cultivationSafety, contaminants and toxicityCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Enrichment of Biscuits with Matcha Green Tea Powder: Its Impact on Consumer Acceptability and Acute Metabolic Response.

Phongnarisorn B, Orfila C, Holmes M, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… with MGTP and evaluated for consumer acceptability and potential functional health properties. Baking decreased the content of total catechins by 19% compared to dough, although epimerization increased the amount of (+)-gallocatechin …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 40×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Impact of Bioactive Compounds of Plant Leaf Powders in White Chocolate Production: Changes in Antioxidant Properties during the Technological Processes.

Poliński S, Topka P, Tańska M, et al. — Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

… L.) (MGTP) and moringa (Moringa oleifera) (MOLP) seem to be related to health benefits due to their antioxidant properties. The growing accessibility of these powders has led to their being more widely used in food production. The …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 14×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Green tea polyphenolic antioxidants oxidize hydrogen sulfide to thiosulfate and polysulfides: A possible new mechanism underpinning their biological action.

Olson KR, Briggs A, Devireddy M, et al. — Redox biology

… gallate (EGCG) have long been studied for their antioxidant and health-promoting effects. Using specific fluorophores for H2S (AzMC) and polysulfides (SSP4) as well as IC-MS and UPLC-MS/MS-based techniques we here show that …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 48×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Different Green Tea Extracts on Chronic Alcohol Induced-Fatty Liver Disease by Ameliorating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Mice.

Li BY, Li HY, Zhou DD, et al. — Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

… is a common chronic liver disease and has become a critical global public health problem. Green tea is a popular drink worldwide and contains several bioactive compounds. Different green teas could contain diverse compounds and …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 29×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Polyphenolic profiles, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity of green tea, matcha tea, black tea, and yerba mate extracts

Kadrin Meremäe, Piret Raudsepp, Linda Rusalepp, et al. — Applied Food Research

… Tea is widely consumed for its beneficial bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. This study investigated the polyphenolic profiles, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and antibacterial activity of aqueous and 30% ethanolic …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 17×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Review of the Role of Fluid Dairy in Delivery of Polyphenolic Compounds in the Diet: Chocolate Milk, Coffee Beverages, Matcha Green Tea, and Beyond.

Bhagat AR, Delgado AM, Issaoui M, et al. — Journal of AOAC International

… functional beverages have been a growing segment as consumer demands for health foods have shifted focus from simply enhancing lifespan to protecting health. Green tea is often limited in use because of poor bioavailability and …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×
2026Journal article

Hepatoprotective and nutraceutical effects of Spirulina platensis and Matcha green tea on Eimeria stiedae Infected Rabbits: An integrated in vivo and in silico approach.

Saleh MA, Khalil NW, Abdullah RH, et al. — Veterinary parasitology

… of action. Overall, both Spirulina and Matcha green tea improved rabbit health and performance; however, matcha green tea (MGT) showed a stronger anticoccidial effect, as reflected by a greater reduction in oocyst output. Their …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 1×
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

… tea- has successfully been emerged in the global beverage market. Among its health-promoting properties, the potential modulatory gut microbiome effect has gained increased attention. MT is consumed as whole leaves, ingesting a broad …

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

A Matcha Tea Formulation Containing Lachancea thermotolerans: Phytochemical Profile After In Vitro Digestion and Effects on Intestinal Epithelial Function.

Rucci C, Feliziani G, Agarbati A, et al. — Nutrients

… recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its health-promoting benefits depend on the gastrointestinal bioaccessibility of its phytochemicals. This study evaluated the impact of combining matcha tea with …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiome

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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