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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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47 studies match for “"matcha tea"”

2019Journal article

Evaluation of matcha tea quality index using portable NIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms.

Wang J, Zareef M, He P, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… algorithms for prediction of tea polyphenols and amino acids in order to index matcha tea quality. RESULTS Spectral data were preprocessed by standard normal variate (SNV), mean center (MC) and first‐order derivative (1 st D) tests. The …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 114×
2021Journal article

Intelligent evaluation of taste constituents and polyphenols-to-amino acids ratio in matcha tea powder using near infrared spectroscopy.

Guo Z, Barimah AO, Yin L, et al. — Food chemistry

Matcha tea is rich in taste and bioactive constituents, quality evaluation of matcha tea is important to ensure flavor and efficacy. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) in combination with variable selection algorithms was proposed as a fast …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 117×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the Influence of Origin, Harvest Time, and Cultivation Method on Antioxidant Capacity and Bioactive Compounds of Matcha Teas.

Jakubczyk K, Szymczykowska K, Kika J, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… the antioxidant capacity and contents of antioxidant compounds in various Matcha teas available on the Polish market, taking into account the country of origin, time of harvest, and conventional vs. organic cultivation. Eleven …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 13×
2017Journal articleFree to read

An intervention study on the effect of matcha tea, in drink and snack bar formats, on mood and cognitive performance.

Dietz C, Dekker M, Piqueras-Fiszman B — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Matcha tea is gaining popularity throughout the world in recent years and is frequently referred to as a mood-and-brain food. Previous research has demonstrated that three constituents present in matcha tea, l-theanine, epigallocatechin …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 66×
2025Journal articleFree to read

MATCHA TEA IN THE PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES: FROM OXIDATIVE STRESS TO NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

Olaf Jadanowski, Amin Omidi, Klaudia Malec, et al. — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

… article was to review the current literature concerning the potential role of matcha tea in the prevention of civilization-related diseases, with particular emphasis on its impact on oxidative stress, metabolic regulation, and nervous …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2022Journal articleFree to read

The Effect of In Vitro Digestion on Matcha Tea (Camellia sinensis) Active Components and Antioxidant Activity.

Koláčková T, Sumczynski D, Minařík A, et al. — Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

This study investigates the effects of in vitro digestion on the antioxidant activity and release of phenolics, xanthine alkaloids, and L-theanine contents of matcha. It establishes digestibility values between 61.2-65.8%. Considering…

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 21×
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)

Matcha, a finely powdered green tea, has been cherished in Japan for centuries, used in the traditional tea ceremony and nowadays also valued for its health-promoting properties. Cultivated under shaded conditions to enhance chlorophyll…

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×
2020Journal article

Matcha Tea: Analysis of Nutritional Composition, Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity.

Koláčková T, Kolofiková K, Sytařová I, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Matcha was analysed for its chemical composition, fibre, vitamin C, caffeine and chlorophyll contents. Flavonoids and phenolics, phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity both in water and methanol solutions were determined. In vitro…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 79×
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

Background/objectives: Matcha tea is widely recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its health-promoting benefits depend on the gastrointestinal bioaccessibility of its phytochemicals. This study evaluated …

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

… active and is present in abundance and matcha is their best condensed source. Matcha tea is considered as highest quality tea Due to its unique chemical composition and texture, which also sets it apart from other tea beverages. Its high …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×
2024Journal articleFree to read

From Cup to Cure: The Impact of Matcha Tea on Alzheimer’s Disease

Adhiti Parupalli, Jobin Varkey, Virgel Torremocha, et al. — Journal of Student Research

… and health-promoting properties against neurodegenerative diseases. Matcha tea in particular, from the Camellia sinensis plant, comprises of components such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), caffeine, L-theanine, rutin, and …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

How Does Exposure Durations (0h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h, 60h) to Uv Light affect the Caffeine Concentration of Caffeine of Matcha Tea, Measured by Uv- Spectrophotometric Analysis?

Zhu Zhixi — Journal of Sociology and Education

This study aimed to quantitatively investigate the effects of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure duration (0, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours) on the caffeine concentration in matcha powder (Camellia sinensis), as measured by UV-Vis…

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and quality
2023Journal articleFree to read

Use of Aqueous Extract of Matcha Tea as an Antioxidant in Poultry Meat Storage

M Y Y Alheeti, W. I. Al-Jugifi, Hussein J. Alhadithi — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of matcha tea on the oxidation of fats, and some traits of poultry breast meat kept in cool storage. The study included six treatments: T1 control, T2 distilled water, T3 …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
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

… was to present in vitro and ex vivo biological activities for three different Matcha teas and a juice based on Matcha tea, lingonberry and bacterial probiotic strain (as a control) and one commercial green tea. The results demonstrated a …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 9×
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

… active and is present in abundance and matcha is their best condensed source. Matcha tea is considered as highest quality tea Due to its unique chemical composition and texture, which also sets it apart from other tea beverages. Its high …

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

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×
2024Journal articleFree to read

A comprehensive metabolomics analysis of volatile and non-volatile compounds in matcha processed from different tea varieties.

Huang D, Chen X, Tan R, et al. — Food chemistry: X

Tea varieties play a crucial role on the quality formation of matcha. This research aimed to examine the impact of four specific tea plant varieties (Okumidori, Longjing 43, Zhongcha108, and E'Cha 1) on various aspects of matcha, including…

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 38×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea: Chemical Composition, Phenolic Acids, Caffeine and Fatty Acid Profile.

Kika J, Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… being those of linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid. The caffeine content of matcha tea was 2213.492 µg/g. With regard to phenolic acids, the highest content was estimated for gallic acid (252.3755 µg/g). Matcha showed a particularly …

Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 29×
2025Journal article

Comprehensive study of matcha foam formation: Physicochemical composition analysis and mechanisms impacting foaming properties.

Chen W, Chen J, Ni Z, et al. — Food chemistry

Tea foam is crucial for new food and drink innovations. This study examined nine types and grades of matcha, identifying Longjing 43 as a high-quality raw material for matcha with good foaming properties. Foam scanning, particle…

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 9×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Tea for Sport and Fitness: A Scoping Review

Emma J. Derbyshire, Terri Bond, Jenkins G — Nutrition and Food Technology Open Access

… capacity, and balance performance. Evidence appeared strongest for green and matcha tea with the typical ingestion of 2 to 3 cups daily being associated with improved body composition, antioxidant profile, sleep quality (low caffeine …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols

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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