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Research

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.”

20 studies match for “anti-inflammatory potential”

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

… and recovery period. Dietary intervention like inclusion of antioxidant/anti-inflammatory foods is used in combating inflammation. Guava fruit and matcha tea are rich in in vitamin C, polyphenols and catechins which are potential …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunity
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

… between major bioactive compounds 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 …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 9×
2024Journal article

Comparative study of the anti-inflammatory activity of etoricoxib and Matcha green tea against acute kidney injury induced by gamma radiation in rats.

Khateeb S, Taha EFS — International journal of radiation biology

… primary objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the anti-inflammatory activity between Etoricoxib (ETO) and Matcha green tea (MG) in the context of acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by ionizing gamma radiation …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 8×
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
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

… chlorophylls. Aim: To review current evidence on the chemical composition and potential health-promoting effects of matcha, emphasizing metabolic health, cognitive function, psychological stress, physical performance, gut microbiota and …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2020Journal articleFree to read

Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review.

Kochman J, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… properties are attributed to the high content of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances. Studies confirming the high antioxidant potential of tea beverages claim that it originates from the considerable content of …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 321×
2023Journal article

Matcha-silver nanoparticles reduce gamma radiation-induced oxidative and inflammatory responses by activating SIRT1 and NLRP-3 signaling pathways in the Wistar rat spleen.

Hamed NS, Taha EFS, Khateeb S — Cell biochemistry and function

… the spleen's cellular structure. These results confirmed that matcha is a potential biomaterial for synthesizing AgNPs, which can be exploited for their anti‐inflammatory activity.

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 11×
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

… 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 creates an …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×
2026Journal articleFree to read

In Vitro Bioactivity, Polyphenols, Antioxidant Properties, and Sensory Quality of Al-Qassim Berry-Enhanced Matcha Tea as a Function of Extraction Temperature.

Ali RFM, Alhomaid RM, Aleid NAM — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… phenolic compounds were analyzed. Antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS) and anti-inflammatory activity (egg albumin denaturation) were assessed, and color parameters (L*, a*, b*, chroma, hue, browning index, ΔE) were measured. Results …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF MATCHA IN DRY EYE DISEASE PREVENTION: CAN MATCHA POLYPHENOLS IMPROVE OCULAR HYDRATION?

Maja Ćwiek, Jan Bombuy Gimenez, Piotr Łapiński — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

… epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). These polyphenols have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This review explores matcha’s potential in preventing DED by analyzing its mechanisms of action, such as by removing reactive oxygen …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2026Journal article

Hepatoprotective and nutraceutical effects of Spirulina platensis and Matcha green tea on Eimeria stiedae Infected Rabbits: An integrated in vivo and in silico approach.

Saleh MA, Khalil NW, Abdullah RH, et al. — Veterinary parasitology

… and lower risk of resistance. The present study investigated the therapeutic potential of Spirulina platensis (SP) and Matcha green tea (MGT) in rabbits experimentally infected with Eimeria stiedae, focusing on their antioxidant, …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 1×
2016Journal articleFree to read

In vitro Anti-inflammatory Effects of Edible Igusa Soft Rush (Juncus effusus L.) on Lipoxygenase, Hyaluronidase, and Cellular Nitric Oxide Generation Assays: Comparison with Matcha Green Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)

Tatsuhiko Nishimura, Kiyotaka Kabata, Akiko Koike, et al. — Food Science and Technology Research

… to the processing of unique foods in Japan. The current study investigates the anti-inflammatory effects of edible soft rush using lipoxygenase and hyaluronidase assays, and an activated macrophage cell model in vitro. Matcha green tea …

In vitro / cell studyInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 6×
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

… of the current understanding of matcha's biological properties and its potential health benefits. Methods and materials: A review of the literature available in the PubMed database and Google Scholar, the following keywords were …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×
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

… sets it apart from other tea beverages. Its high content of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances attributes the various health-promoting properties. Due to its potential for preventing many diseases and illness, regular …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Yerba mate i matcha – ziołowe napary jako trendy w zdrowym stylu życia: badania naukowe, tradycje kulturowe i praktyki kulinarne

Joanna Gil, Ewa Godos — Medycyna Nowożytna

… especially EGCG, which support cognitive functions, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, and positively influence lipid and glucose metabolism. In vitro studies also indicate matcha’s potential in cancer prevention …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunity
2022Journal articleFree to read

A Prospective Non-Randomized Open-Label Comparative Study of The Effects of Matcha Tea on Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Pilot Observational Study.

El-Elimat T, Qasem WM, Al-Sawalha NA, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

… (HbA1c), lipid profile, obesity-related hormone peptides, pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and oxidative stress biomarkers. Thirty-four participants had completed the study. The matcha tea and control groups showed …

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 17×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Editorial: Women in gastrointestinal cancers, volume II: 2022

Nadia Μ. Hamdy, Lisardo Boscá, Sukh Mahendra Singh, et al. — Frontiers in Oncology

… lipid metabolites screened in the experiment were candidates for medicine with anti-inflammatory and tumorigenesis prevention properties. However, results need further experimentation validation to identify/confirm the molecular basis of …

Systematic review / meta-analysisMetabolism and weightCancerGut and microbiome
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

… sets it apart from other tea beverages. Its high content of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances attributes the various health-promoting properties. Due to its potential for preventing many diseases and illness, regular …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicity
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

… methods, matcha has attracted scientific interest as a functional food with potential health-promoting properties. Aim: The aim of this review was to summarize current knowledge regarding the chemical composition of matcha tea and to …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2024Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Review: Matcha Tea and Gut-Related Diseases: A Review on the Link Between Phenolic Acids and Gut Microbiomes

Jizhou Lei — eCommons (Cornell University)

… tea, has gained worldwide popularity due to its particular fragrance and potential health benefits. Matcha tea contains various nutrients, such as catechins, caffeine, polyphenols, protein, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, fibers, …

ReviewCancerGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunity

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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