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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.”

166 studies match for “catechin”

2024Journal articleFree to read

Effects of matcha supplementation on in vitro digestibility and sensory acceptance of soy milk

E Lie, Reggie Surya — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

… the year. Matcha is known for its anti-obesity properties due to its catechin content. Soymilk is also known for its bioactive compounds for health. This research’s aim is to understand the effect between matcha concentration …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×
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

… Matcha is well known to be richer in some nutritional elements and epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate than other green teas. In our previous study, epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate exhibited protective effects against renal damage in a rat …

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

Té matcha: composición, características sensoriales y efectos en la salud bucal

Lía Cristina Ortiz Andino, Richard Adrián Camino-Grijalva, Tannia Cristina Poveda-Morales, et al. — Cuaderno de odontología. Revista científica.

Objetivo: analizar la evidencia sobre la composición, las características sensoriales y los efectos sobre la salud bucal del té matcha y del té verde. Métodos: revisión de la literatura con síntesis narrativa en PubMed, SciELO y DOAJ; se…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineInflammation and immunity
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

… and digital information flows. Matcha, a 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 …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2023Journal article

Changes in Matcha Quality and Growth Characteristics from Cultivation under Different Shading

The Korean Tea Society, Changhyun Sung, Jung Gyu Hwang, et al. — 한국차학회지

… in the following order: SD-SD > S-SD > no shade. Total phenolic compound and catechin content were highest in unshaded matcha. Antioxidant activity was highest in unshaded matcha, which also coincides with the highest phenolic compound …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shading
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

… 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
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

… exists in terms of the prevention of CVD risk, especially of flavonoids and catechins, supporting the regular consumption of this drink as a potential method for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, through various mechanisms of …

Systematic review / meta-analysisMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal article

Effects of Direct Covering with Different Shade Nets on The Tea Canopy Microenvironment and Flavonoid Composition of Tencha

LIU Yijie, CHEN Jiaying, FANG Qiting, YE Jianhui, JIN Zijing — DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

… generally reduced flavonoid accumulation in the processed tencha, with total catechins decreasing by 16.4%-33.6% and total flavonol glycosides by 23.8%-43.3%. Correlation analysis based on both absolute values and treatment-induced …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

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

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

… more antioxidants than standard green tea. These antioxidants, especially catechins like EGCG, play a crucial role in fighting free radicals, reducing inflammation, and supporting overall health. In practical terms, this means Ozoku …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2026Journal article

Pendampingan Pembuatan Pangan Fungsional Camilan Antihipertensi "Matcha Chips Ubi Jalar" Di Desa Tanjung Pering

Annisa Amriani S, Rennie Puspa Novita, Nurfitriyana Nurfitriyana, et al. — Dedikatif Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular (PTM) dengan prevalensi tinggi di Indonesia dan erat kaitannya dengan pola konsumsi makanan tinggi natrium. Desa Tanjung Pering memiliki potensi komoditas lokal berupa ubi jalar yang…

Other / not statedCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2018Journal articleFree to read

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antibacterial Potential of Different Drinks Based on Matcha Tea

A Burcuș, Emanuel Vamanu, Ionela Sârbu, et al. — IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering

… and three biological activities. Antioxidant potential was correlated with epicatechin levels and with a significant amount of caffeine. The level of these compounds was influenced by tea samples. Matcha tea (M1) was presented in the …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 9×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Comparison of the Chemical Components of Powdered Green Tea Sold in the US

Hideki Horie, Kaori Ema, Hiroshi NISHIKAWA, et al. — Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly JARQ

… than the less expensive teas. They also showed a lower content of epigallocatechin as well as a lower conversion percentage of chlorophyll to pheophytin than those of lower prices. Matcha is traditionally produced in Japan and …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 14×
2013Journal articleFree to read

Objective Evaluation of Astringent and Umami Taste Intensities of Matcha using a Taste Sensor System

Tomomi Ujihara, Nobuyuki Hayashi, Hidekazu Ikezaki — Food Science and Technology Research

… of matcha using a taste sensor system with standard substances, (–)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCg) for astringent taste and monosodium glutamate (MSG) for umami taste. The precision of these evaluation results was sufficient for …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and qualityCited 29×
2025PreprintFree to read

BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SPECIALTY TEA EXTRACTS FROM MULTISTAGE EXTRACTIONS USING SOLVENTS TREATMENTS

Emily Kipsura, Robert Koech, Simon Mwangi, et al. — bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

… used as raw materials for the extracts. Total polyphenols content, individual catechins and caffeine content were assayed using UV-spectrophotometer and High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Photo diode array HPLC-PDA. Analysis of …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCognition, mood and stress
2023Journal article

NGHIÊN CỨU ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA CHIỀU CAO CHE SÁNG TRƯỚC KHI HÁI ĐẾN NĂNG SUẤT, CHẤT LƯỢNG NGUYÊN LIỆU GIỐNG CHÈ LCT1 CHO CHẾ BIẾN CHÈ MATCHA TẠI PHÚ THỌ

Hoang Tran Xuan — Tạp chí Điện tử về Nông nghiệp và Môi trường

… đạt thấp nhất; hàm lượng chất hòa tan, đường khử, axit amin, hợp chất thơm, catechin tổng số, chlorophyll đều có giá trị cao hơn các công thức khác. Điểm thử nếm cảm quan sản phẩm chè Matcha của giống chè LCT1 ở công thức che với chiều …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2018Journal article

Changes on Physicochemical and Matcha Quality of Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis) under Shading Cultivation

Jung Gyu Hwang, Doobo Shim, Hyeon Jeong Im, et al. — 한국차학회지

… arginine (10.8-fold) and caffeine levels (2.0-fold) but decreased the total catechin contents, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) and EGC (epigallocatechin) levels of tea leaves. The SPAD value and total chlorophyll contents of the …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 4×
2019Journal article

Changes on Matcha Quality According to Different Shading Types

Doobo Shim, Jung Gyu Hwang, Eun-Ju Kang, et al. — 한국차학회지

하동지역은 비단일품종(재래종)의 차나무가 주로 경사지에 재배되고 있어 고급 말차 생산이 열악한 조건이다. 하지만 지속적으로 성장하는 말차 시장에 경쟁력을 갖춘 고급 말차 생산을 위해 경사지에 가장 적합한 차광 형태(직접차광, FRP pole 차광, 스크린차광)와 말차 품질 차이를 연구하였다. 총 페놀성 화합물 함량은 차광 및 이차 스트레스 정도가 큰 직접차광 말차에서 141.6 mg GAE/g로 가장 높았으며, 항산화 활성…

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 2×
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Maintenance and Repair Balance Theory of Aging: A Personal, Illustrated Hypothesis on Why Aging May Be a Problem of Damage, Not Time

Mahin BS — Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

… (the Yamanaka factors), follistatin gene therapy, and compounds such as the catechins in green tea and matcha may actively widen repair capacity. It also singles out the two great accelerators of damage, smoking and alcohol, and closes …

Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2022Journal articleFree to read

Geography And The Therapeutic Effect Of Matcha Tea In Drinks

Maulshree Bhandari , Surabhi Sharma , Riya Mishra , Lipi Nogai , Manju Bajaj , Rashmi Pathak — Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results

… compounds, including caffeine, theanine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Retention of chlorophyll results in soothing green colour of tea and theanine for it non bitter taste. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicity
2024Journal article

Physiological Activity and Component Changes with Magnesium Treatment before Tea Shade Cultivation

The Korean Tea Society, Changhyun Sung, Jung Gyu Hwang, et al.

… the samples and freeze-drying them, phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, catechin, caffeine, and free amino acids were analyzed. When grown under shade, the photosynthetic ability improved. Magnesium treatment further improved …

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine

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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