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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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328 studies match for “Polyphenol”

2016Journal articleFree to read

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×
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

Purpose: 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×
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

More 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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Data supporting “Effects of Drying Conditions on Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and UPLC-HRMS Profiling of Rhizophora mucronata Herbal Matcha-Like Powder”

Yunita Eka Puspitasari, Tia Nova Rahma Dhani, Anies Chamidah, et al. — Mendeley Data

This dataset contains experimental data supporting a study on the effects of hot-air drying temperature and duration on the antioxidant activity and UPLC-HRMS metabolite profile of Rhizophora mucronata herbal matcha-like powder. 1. The…

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityMetabolism and weight
2026Journal articleFree to read

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 Sport

Introduction: 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 pressure
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a source of bioactive compounds - current evidence on biological properties and potential clinical relevance

Dominika Joanna Duczmal-Zowczak, Tomasz Zowczak, Jakub Tomasz Duczmal, et al. — Quality in Sport

Background: Matcha is a powdered form of Camellia sinensis produced using shaded cultivation and consumed as whole powdered tea leaves, resulting in exposure to bioactive compounds including catechins, caffeine, L-theanine and…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal articleFree to read

The 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 Sport

Matcha 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 pressure
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Exhibits Bactericidal Activity against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Inhibits Functional Pneumolysin.

Sasagawa K, Domon H, Sakagami R, et al. — Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

… some studies, green tea exhibits antibacterial and antitoxin activities. The polyphenols, namely the catechins epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epicatechin (EC) are largely …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCognition, mood and stressCited 10×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Honey-Propolis-Enriched Pectin Films for Active Packaging of Soluble Coffee and Matcha Powders.

Pauliuc D, Dranca F, Spinei M, et al. — Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

… analysis. Increasing propolis concentrations led to higher total phenolic content and significantly improved antioxidant activity, with the 0.3% formulation exhibiting the most pronounced effect. Application tests …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
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

Abundant direct and in-direct genes are involved in regulating sexual hormones, and reproductive process under nitrite antioxidant plants in rabbit feed. However, there is not enough information about the role of chia seeds and matcha tea…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review

Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and Sport

Introduction: Matcha, a finely powdered form of green tea, has recently gained global popularity due to its vibrant green color, distinctive taste, and versatile applications in various food products. Despite its promising nutritional…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Effects of Matcha on the Functioning of Selected Body Systems: A Literature Review

Aleksandra Sado, Bartłomiej P. Lisik, Sylwia Kozieł-Kwit, et al. — Journal of Education Health and Sport

Matcha, a powdered green tea originating from Japan, is a rich source of polyphenols, catechins, L-theanine, caffeine, vitamins, and minerals. This review summarizes current evidence regarding the potential effects of matcha consumption on …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2019Journal articleFree to read

Geography and the therapeutic effect of matcha tea in drinks

Maulshree Bhandari, Surabhi Sharma — International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Camellia 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×
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)

The purpose of this study were to determine the effect of leaf maturity on the 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…

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 6×
2020Journal article

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 assessment

… conditions were optimised to improve tea nang flavour, and dynamic changes in polyphenols and acrylamide content were determined. Orthogonal experimental design was adopted to optimise processing of low-acrylamide tea nang through a …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 7×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Analysis of Functional Compounds in Matcha by Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Kengo Hori, Yuki Kurauchi, Shunsuke Kotani, et al. — Scientia Pharmaceutica

Matcha is reported to have high content of some bioactive components such as catechins, theanine, and caffeine, and its consumption is increasing worldwide. Several analytical methods have been established for matcha powder and bioactive…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×
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)

We examined the inhibitory effect of matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg; the most abundant catechin in tea) on the vegetative growth and encystation of Acanthamoeba castellanii T4 genotype. The…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Pressurized Solvent Extraction with Ethyl Acetate and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Selected Conazole Fungicides in Matcha.

Raina-Fulton R, Mohamad AA — Toxics

… or standard addition calibration is used for quantitation. Catachins, other polyphenols, and caffeine are expected to contribute to the matrix effects observed in LC-ESI⁺-MS/MS. Diniconazole, fenbuconazole, and tebufenozide were the …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Analysis of Variations in Matcha Components Across Different Brands on the Tunisian Market

Authors not listed — Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health

… •Brix, as well as protein and lipid contents.In addition, flavonoids, total polyphenols and antioxidant activity were assessed.Matcha M1 showed the best antioxidant performance and the highest protein content (27,656 ± 0,134%), …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×
1999Journal article

Inhibition of urinary bladder tumors induced by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)-nitrosamine in rats by green tea.

Sato D — International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association

Background: Recently, the anticarcinogenic effects of green tea have been studied in sites other than the urinary tract. The present study examined the inhibition by green tea of vesical tumors induced in rats by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)…

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerMetabolism and weightCited 44×
2024Journal articleFree to read

The advantage of matcha green tea over other drinks: A comprehensive review

Dominika Starzomska, Natalia Gajdzińska, Karolina Basiura, et al. — Quality in Sport

Matcha green tea is a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated and processed leaves of Camellia sinensis. Key components of matcha include catechins, caffeine, theanine, fat-soluble vitamins, insoluble dietary fibers,…

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×

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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