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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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35 studies match for “chlorophyll content”

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

… affected by down regulation of gene encoding amino acid permeases, theanine content in tea leaves that grown under shading condition was significantly higher than those under natural light. In this study, our group analyzed the changes …

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 7×
2023Journal article

Monitoring chlorophyll changes during Tencha processing using portable near-infrared spectroscopy.

Liu L, Zareef M, Wang Z, et al. — Food chemistry

Monitoring chlorophyll during Tencha (the raw ingredient for matcha) processing is critical for determining the matcha's color and quality. The purpose of this study is to explore the mechanism of chlorophyll changes during Tencha …

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 91×
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)

… 2.5% Matcha water solutions, pH, °Brix and osmolality were tested. Also, the content of phenolic ingredients, i.e., selected phenolic acids, flavonoids and total polyphenols, was assessed. The content of chlorophyll, vitamin C and …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2022Journal articleFree to read

HPLC-MS2 Analysis of Chlorophylls in Green Teas Establishes Differences among Varieties.

Herrera M, Viera I, Roca M — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… Our purpose is to determine if these variables can exert an influence on the chlorophyll profile and to establish a characteristic profile for specific green teas. With such an aim, we analyzed the chlorophyll profiles of 6 different …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 11×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Fluoride Content of Matcha Tea Depending on Leaf Harvest Time and Brewing Conditions.

Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, Gutowska I, et al. — Nutrients

… properties; it contains high concentrations of polyphenols, theanine and chlorophyll. Tea, and by extension matcha, contains numerous minerals, one of which is fluorine. Under physiological conditions, this mineral plays a …

Agronomy / cultivationSafety, contaminants and toxicityCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Comparison of culinary and ceremonial matcha green teas: relationship between phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties

Haley M. White, Bailey R. Meyer, Jared D. McCormack, et al. — Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization

… types of green tea, so this study evaluated the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, catechin composition, total chlorophyll levels, caffeine concentrations, and antioxidant properties of hot water extracts prepared from ten culinary …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 3×
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)

… accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., (-)-epicatechin (EC), (-)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 321×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Shading on the Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Characteristics as Well as the Transcriptome of Matcha Green Tea.

Chen X, Ye K, Xu Y, et al. — International journal of molecular sciences

… The objectives among matcha tea producers include increasing the ammonia and chlorophyll contents of tea buds, decreasing tea polyphenol contents, and enhancing tea aroma formation. In this study, Fuding white tea plants were cultivated …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 42×
2025Journal articleFree to read

TÜRKİYE VE JAPONYA MENŞELİ MATCHA TOZLARININ FİZİKOKİMYASAL VE DUYUSAL ÖZELLİKLERİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI

Melike Nur Tosun, Fatma Korkmaz — GIDA / THE JOURNAL OF FOOD

Bu çalışmada Türkiye (TM1–TM5) ve Japonya (JM) menşeli matcha tozlarının fizikokimyasal ve duyusal özellikleri karşılaştırılmıştır. Suda çözünürlük indeksi Türkiye menşeli matcha tozlarında %30.24–35.76 arasında değişirken, Japonya menşeli…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 1×
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

Shading 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 …

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

Pengembangan Energi Bar Fungsional sebagai Camilan Praktis: Studi Produk K-BARZ: Development of Functional Energy Bar as a Practical Snack: K-BARZ Product Study

Yerri garindra Wardana, Intan Sofiana, Trisma Septiana, et al. — NaCIA (National Conference on Innovative Agriculture)

Kebutuhan masyarakat modern terhadap pangan praktis dan bergizi mendorong inovasi produk fungsional seperti snack bar. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan energy bar berbasis tepung daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) bernama K-BARZ, yang…

Sensory / consumerProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
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)

… 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×
2025Journal article

Comparative Analysis of Physiological, Growth, and Biochemical Traits in Tea Cultivars for Shaded Environments

The Korean Tea Society, Doobo Shim, Changhyun Sung, et al.

… Chamnok cultivar (Cv_10). The results showed that Cv_24 exhibited a higher chlorophyll content (SPAD value), superior photosynthetic efficiency (O-J-I-P curve and Fv/Fm ratio), and the highest theanine content (275.6 mg/100 g), which …

Agronomy / cultivationL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
2023Journal article

NGHIÊN CỨU ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA CHIỀU CAO CHE SÁNG TRƯỚC KHI HÁI ĐẾN NĂNG SUẤT, CHẤT LƯỢNG NGUYÊN LIỆU GIỐNG CHÈ LCT1 CHO CHẾ BIẾN CHÈ MATCHA TẠI PHÚ THỌ

Hoang Tran Xuan — Tạp chí Điện tử về Nông nghiệp và Môi trường

… hàm lượng chất hòa tan, đường khử, axit amin, hợp chất thơm, catechin tổng số, chlorophyll đều có giá trị cao hơn các công thức khác. Điểm thử nếm cảm quan sản phẩm chè Matcha của giống chè LCT1 ở công thức che với chiều cao 1,5 m so với …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2018Journal article

Changes on Physicochemical and Matcha Quality of Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis) under Shading Cultivation

Jung Gyu Hwang, Doobo Shim, Hyeon Jeong Im, et al. — 한국차학회지

… treatment. Shading cultivation showed higher leaf area (10%) and moisture content (12%) than non-shading cultivation. The shading cultivation increased the total free amino acid (3.4-fold), theanine (3.7-fold), arginine (10.8-fold) …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 4×
2022Journal articleFree to read

NGHIÊN CỨU SỬ DỤNG PHÂN BÓN ĐỂ NÂNG CAO NĂNG SUẤT, CHẤT LƯỢNG NGUYÊN LIỆU BÚP CHO SẢN XUẤT TRÀ MATCHA TẠI PHÚ THỌ

Hoàng Mai Thảo, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tuyên, Nguyễn Ngọc Minh Tuấn — Tạp chí Khoa học và Công nghệ Trường Đại học Hùng Vương

… hợp với bón 7-9 tấn phân gà cho năng suất đạt từ 10-11tấn/ha, với hàm lượng chlorophyll đạt trên 41mg/g; tỷ lệ chất xơ thấp khoảng 14%

Other / not statedCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
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

… and synthesis of biologically active compounds, including caffeine, theanine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Retention of chlorophyll results in soothing green colour of tea and theanine for it non bitter taste. Green tea …

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

Detection of the Pigment Distribution of Stacked Matcha During Processing Based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

Qinghai He, Zhiyuan Liu, Xiaoli Li, et al. — Agriculture

… during processing; various processing procedures can significantly affect the content of fat-soluble pigments of tea, which in turn affects the color and quality of finished tea. Therefore, there is an urgent demand for the fast, …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 4×
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

The extraction of powdered nutraceuticals is challenging due to the low water content and high concentration of matrix components that can lead to significant matrix effects in liquid chromatography-positive ion electrospray …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×
2023Journal article

A review on matcha: Chemical composition, health benefits, with insights on its quality control by applying chemometrics and multi-omics.

Phuah YQ, Chang SK, Ng WJ, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… Besides, sufficient shading prior to harvesting significantly increases the contents of theanine and chlorophyll in the tea leaves. Furthermore, the ground whole tea leaf powder delivers matcha with the greatest benefits to the …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×

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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