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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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546 studies match for “Matcha Tea”

2016Journal articleFree to read

The odor of matcha (Japanese powdered green tea) as the base note of green tea leaves

Toshio Hasegawa, Yasutsugu Tsukumo, Takashi Fujita, et al. — International Journal of Tea Science

… the group of aroma constituents that characterize the odor of sencha (green tea made from leaves) which is similar to but distinct from the odor of commercially available matcha (Japanese green tea made from powder).This study, …

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 3×
2019Journal article

Characterisation of key odourants in Japanese green tea using gas chromatography-olfactometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Hui Ru Tan, Hazel Lau, Shao‐Quan Liu, et al. — LWT

Japanese green tea is becoming increasingly popular worldwide due to its pleasant aroma. The volatiles of four types of Japanese green tea (Sencha, Matcha, Gyokuro, and Hojicha) were extracted separately by headspace solid-phase …

Chemical / analyticalAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsSkin, oral and dentalCited 101×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha consumption maintains attentional function following a mild acute psychological stress without affecting a feeling of fatigue: A randomized placebo-controlled study in young adults.

Baba Y, Kaneko T, Takihara T — Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.)

Tea is a beverage commonly consumed worldwide. Matcha is a type of green tea produced by drying and grinding tea leaves (Camellia sinensis L.) into a fine powder. Matcha contains catechin, theanine, and caffeine, which affect cognitive …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 29×
2023Journal articleFree to read

CALCULATION OF THE COST OF THE DEVELOPED FUNCTIONAL DRINK BASED ON MATCHA TEA

V. S. Paukova, in Smolensk — Sovremennaya nauka i innovatsii

… work is to calculate the cost of the developed functional drink based on mast tea. Matcha is a Japanese powdered green tea. At the first stage, the total investment volume is estimated: the prices for equipment and installation are …

Observational (human)Food products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityAntioxidants and polyphenols
2023Journal articleFree to read

The combined effects of L-Carnitine and matcha green tea in the formulation of effervescent powder for weight loss management as a dietary supplement

Ajay Ramdas Nannar, Raosaheb S. Shendge, K. S. Salunkhe — BOHR Journal of Pharmaceutical Studies.

… body’s functioning. Thus, in this review, we discuss and study L-carnitine and matcha green tea as supplements without any side effects on our body.

ReviewMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2025Journal article

Reconfiguring Authenticity: An In-Depth Study of Matcha Tea

Masaru Karube, Avimanyu Datta, Yuki Miyazawa — Academy of Management Proceedings

… can evolve. We investigate the dynamic nature of authenticity by examining the Matcha tea market in Japan. In doing so, we analyzed how the meaning of 'authentic' Matcha has shifted over time and constructed a multi-level process model …

Other / not statedFood products and applicationsAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainability
2025Journal articleFree to read

THE INFLUENCE OF MATCHA TEA ON THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITYOF SPONGE CAKE SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT

Ахмет Байтұрсынұлы атындағы Қостанай өңірлік университеті, Қостанай қ., Қазақстан, А.М. Саидов, Dmitriy Kalitka, et al. — Mechanics and Technologies

Мақала матча шайымен байытылған бисквит жартылай фабрикатының антиоксиданттық қасиеттерін зерттеуге арналған, бұл дұрыс тамақтануға деген қызығушылықтың артуы аясында маңызды болып табылады. Зерттеудің мақсаты-матчаны пайдаланып оңтайлы…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2024Journal articleFree to read

Cytotoxic effect of matcha green tea and green coffee on oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line. A comparative study

Naglaa Kamal, Noha Shaaban Shams — Ahram Canadian Dental Journal

Objectives: This study was performed to compare the cytotoxic effect of matcha green tea (MGT) and green coffee (GC) on tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSSC) cell line through the expression of p53 and Bcl-2 apoptotic genes. Materials and …

In vitro / cell studyCancerSkin, oral and dental
2019Journal articleFree to read

Justification of the use of green tea "Matcha" in the production of functional confectionery

Zhanna Victorovna Novikova, Sophie Mikhailovna Sergeeva, A. D. Zakharova, et al. — Proceedings of the Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies

… confectionery product using non-traditional raw materials, which was chosen as Matcha green tea. Periodic reception of Matcha tea helps to preserve the healthy state of the human body, preventing the development of many diseases. …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 7×
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

… production processes of two globally popular stimulant beverages: coffee and matcha. Both beverages are rich in bioactive compounds such as caffeine, polyphenols, and amino acids, which contribute to their stimulating, antioxidant, and …

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×
2025Journal articleFree to read

A Shading-Responsive bHLH Transcription Factor (CsPIF7) Promotes Theanine Biosynthesis in Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis).

Li L, Ye S, Chen F, et al. — Plant, cell & environment

… is a widely applied strategy to increase theanine and chlorophyll levels in tea leaves during matcha production. However, the regulatory mechanism of theanine accumulation under shading conditions remains elusive. Through visualization …

Agronomy / cultivationL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×
2025Journal articleFree to read

The Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Cavanah AM, Robinson LA, Mattingly ML, et al. — Biomedicines

… of depression, anxiety, and or stress, and have increased in prevalence. Green tea and its bioactive components (epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG] and L-theanine) have been investigated for their health benefits and neuroprotective …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effects of tea, catechins and catechin derivatives on Omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2.

Shin-Ya M, Nakashio M, Ohgitani E, et al. — Scientific reports

… in the S-proteins and show high transmissibility. We previously reported that tea catechin (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and its derivatives including theaflavin-3,3'-di-O-digallate (TFDG) strongly inactivated the conventional …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityL-theanine and caffeineCited 13×
1997Journal article

[Effect of green tea (matcha) on gastrointestinal tract absorption of polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzofurans and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins in rats].

Morita K, Matsueda T, Iida T — Fukuoka igaku zasshi = Hukuoka acta medica

… dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) congeners, in male rats fed with powdered green tea (matcha). The rats were given a treatment diet containing 10% matcha for the first five days. Then, the animals were administered 4 g of 10% matcha diet …

Animal studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Stress-Relieving Effects of Green Tea Depend on the Ratio of Its Special Ingredients and the Infusion Conditions.

Unno K, Taguchi K, Matsuda T, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Theanine, an amino acid unique to tea leaves, has been reported to exhibit stress-relieving effects. However, the stress-relieving effects of theanine (T) are greatly inhibited by caffeine (C) and epigallocatechin gallate (E), the main …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 5×
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 article

Gene expression regulation of the effect of shading on chlorophyll content in Fuding white tea (Camellia sinensis L.).

Li G, Chen X, Zhao Y, et al. — Tree physiology

Shading is an important practical method to improve the quality of green tea. Previous research of our group found that because the biosynthesis and distribution of theanine in tea plants were affected by down regulation of gene encoding …

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 7×
2026Journal articleFree to read

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

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

… searching for clean energy, better focus, and natural wellness solutions, matcha has emerged as a powerful superfood. Among the many options available today, Ozoku Matcha stands out as a premium-grade green tea powder crafted for …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
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×

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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