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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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66 studies match for “Bioactive compounds”

2023Journal articleFree to read

The Content of Bioactive Compounds and Technological Properties of Matcha Green Tea and Its Application in the Design of Functional Beverages.

Najman K, Sadowska A, Wolińska M, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… plant intended for both "hot" and "cold" consumption. It is a rich source of bioactive ingredients, thanks to which it has strong antioxidant properties. In this research, an organoleptic evaluation was carried out, and the physical …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2021Journal articleFree to read

The science of matcha: Bioactive compounds, analytical techniques and biological properties

Hari Prasad Devkota, Bhakta Prasad Gaire, Kengo Hori, et al. — Trends in Food Science & Technology

… of whole leaves. Matcha powder is reported to have higher content of some bioactive components such as catechins, theanine and caffeine. In recent years, there is an increased market demand and consumption of matcha as a drink and as …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 61×
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)

… for the first time, 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 …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 13×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications.

Sławińska P, Raczkowska E — Nutrients

… enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, L-theanine, and other bioactive compounds. In addition, specialized post-harvest processing, including careful hand-picking, gentle steaming, drying, and traditional stone grinding, …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
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

… 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 properties. As …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×
2026Journal article

Effect of water activity and light exposure on the stability of bioactive compounds in matcha (Camellia sinensis) powder during storage periods.

Kim JM, Lee KY, Choi SG, et al. — Food chemistry

… and light exposure on the degradation kinetics and storage stability of major bioactive compounds in matcha. Matcha samples were stored under controlled water activity conditions (Aw 0.11-0.93) and either light-shielded conditions or …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Compositional Diversity and Functional Interactions of Bioactive Compounds in Japanese Green Tea: Focus on Matcha, Sencha, and Gyokuro.

Unno K, Kameoka Y, Nakamura Y — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… and gyokuro, are derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and contain bioactive compounds such as catechins, caffeine, and amino acids, notably theanine. However, the amounts and ratios of these components vary significantly …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
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)

Bioactive compounds present in the powdered leaves of matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) (MGTP) and moringa (Moringa oleifera) (MOLP) seem to be related to health benefits due to their antioxidant properties. The growing accessibility …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 14×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Evaluation of ethanol-based extraction conditions of sorghum bran bioactive compounds with downstream anti-proliferative properties in human cancer cells.

Cox S, Noronha L, Herald T, et al. — Heliyon

… while high polyphenol sorghum has not received the same attention. Some bioactive compounds in Sorghum bicolor with anticancer activity have been identified, indicating the further need for research and screening methods of high …

In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×
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

… and consumed as whole powdered tea leaves, resulting in exposure to bioactive compounds including catechins, caffeine, L-theanine and chlorophylls. Aim: To review current evidence on the chemical composition and potential …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal article

From Green Tea Infusion to Matcha: Roles of Natural Polymer Matrices in Processing, Bioactive Compound Release, and Digestion

Mi Hyang Jang, Jun Yeol Park, Dae Ho Kim, et al. — 한국키틴키토산학회지

… pectin, heterogeneous tea polysaccharides, proteins, and associated phenolic compounds. This natural polymer matrix regulates water penetration, swelling, diffusion, extraction, structural disruption, molecular interactions, and the …

ReviewGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityMetabolism and weight
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

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive compounds, health benefits, and production processes of two globally popular stimulant beverages: coffee and matcha. Both beverages are rich in bioactive compounds such as …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
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

… 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 functional RNAs, as new …

Agronomy / cultivationCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
2026Journal articleFree to read

A CE/TA-stratified systematic review and evidence map of matcha and green tea bioactives in endocrine stress regulation: testosterone, cortisol, and the T:C ratio.

Alanazi A, Alanzi R, Abdo AAA — Frontiers in nutrition

Matcha and green-tea bioactives are widely promoted for stress and hormonal health, yet the evidence is fragmented across chemically dissimilar preparations (whole-leaf matcha, brewed green tea, isolated L-theanine, and concentrated …

Systematic review / meta-analysisCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants 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

… untargeted metabolomics on green tea and plasma to identify green tea compounds that were found in the plasma of LCM and HU mice that had consumed green tea. 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing was performed on feces of all mice at …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 4×
2009Journal article

HPLC Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Unfermented Products of Camellia Sinensis

Ana Belščak, Dunja Horžić, Draženka Komes, et al.

… the effects of temperature and duration on the content of extracted phenolic compounds and methylxanthines, as well as the antioxidant capacity of obtained extracts. Individual polyphenols and methylxanthines were determined by means of …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methods
2026Journal article

Anxiolytic-like effects using adult zebrafish, bioaccessibility and phenolic profile of matcha and sugarcane beverages.

Tavares TRP, De Menezes FL, De Brito Araújo AJ, et al. — Nutritional neuroscience

Background: This work presents the development of functional beverages for brain health support formulated with matcha, sugarcane juice, and medicinal plants chamomile (CT) and lemon balm (LB) tea extracts. Methods: For this, the…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2021Journal articleFree to read

Retrospecting the Antioxidant Activity of Japanese Matcha Green Tea–Lack of Enthusiasm?

Iyyakkannu Sivanesan, Judy Gopal, Manikandan Muthu, et al. — Applied Sciences

… tea is a traditional Japanese tea that is said to possess ten times higher bioactive components and polyphenols than that of conventional green teas. Matcha is remotely popular among the global community and meagerly researched and …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
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
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)

… powder at 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3% (w/w, relative to honey) as a natural source of bioactive compounds for sustainable packaging of soluble coffee and matcha powders. The study aims to provide sustainable and functional packaging solutions …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
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×
2024Journal articleFree to read

The Release of Organic Acids and Low Molecular Weight Carbohydrates from Matcha Tea After In Vitro Digestion.

Nekvapil J, Sumczynski D, Salek RN, et al. — Nutrients

… succinic and malic acids, trehalose and D-glucose were the worst-releasing compounds and their remaining factors reached 34, 19, 18, and 50%, respectively, whereas L-arabinose was completely released. Focusing on gastric and small …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingCited 3×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities.

Aleid NAM, Alhomaid RM, Ali RFM, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

… tea is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile; however, optimizing its bioactive potential through formulation and extraction conditions requires further investigation. This study tested the hypothesis that strawberry powder …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 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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