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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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15 studies match for “organic food”

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

… This study tested the influence of in vitro digestion on the release of organic acids and low molecular weight saccharides of matcha. Methods: The concentrations of analytes in the raw and undigested portion of matcha were measured …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingCited 3×
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×
2025Journal article

Identification of key odorants responsible for the seaweed-like aroma quality of Shandong matcha.

Zhang Y, Wu X, Shi Y, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

The distinctive seaweed-like aroma is a typical flavor characteristic of high-grade Shandong matcha. To obtain a sample of strong seaweed aroma extracted from matcha, high-grade Shandong matcha made from fresh leaves of Camellia sinensis…

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 13×
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)

… consumed only in the form of infusions, finding new uses in gastronomy and the food industry. The range of teas available on the food market has expanded considerably; hence, the aim of this study was to determine, for the first time, the …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 13×
2022Journal article

Effect of three milling processes (cyclone-, bead- and stone-millings) on the quality of matcha: Physical properties, taste and aroma.

Huang Y, Goh RMV, Pua A, et al. — Food chemistry

… their sizes and surface morphologies. Using liquid chromatography, 4 sugars, 6 organic acids, 18 amino acids and 9 polyphenols were detected in all matcha samples and shown to present in different amount. Moreover, 108 volatile compounds …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
2025Journal article

Novel matcha green tea extract for green sol-gel synthesis of TiO 2 : enhancement of surface morphology to improve photocatalytic performance

Riyadh N. Abdullah, Güler Bengüsu Tezel, Mukheled A. Al-Sameraiy — International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry

… p-25, is successfully applied under artificial UV irradiation for oxidation of organic pollutants. However, it suffers from limited surface area, thus affecting its photocatalytic performance and restricting its feasibility for industrial …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Geographic Regions on the Flavor Quality and Non-Volatile Compounds of Chinese Matcha.

Cui H, Zhao Y, Li H, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Matcha is a very popular tea food around the world, being widely used in the food, beverage, health food, and cosmetic industries, among others. At present, matcha shade covering methods, matcha superfine powder processing technology, and …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
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)

… evaluated. Crude fibre (10.7-17.5%), neutral-detergent fibre (30.7-42.8%) and organic matter digestibility values (59.4-69.7%) showed positive correlations, in contrast to protein contents (20.3-35.0%). It seems that chlorophyll b was a …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 79×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Tea-Derived Beverages Worldwide: A Critical Review of Diversity, Chemistry, Processing and Consumption Trends

Manuranjan Gogoi, Gautam Kumar Saikia, Tapan Senchowa, et al. — Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

… conversion redistribute catechins, polymeric pigments, amino acids, alkaloids, organic acids and volatile compounds, while brewing and formulation determine their transfer, stability and sensory expression. Post-fermented teas and …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2017Journal article

YEŞİL ÇAY TOZU (MATCHA) İLAVE EDİLEN DONDURMALARIN DUYUSAL ÖZELLİKLERİ VE FİZİKOKİMYASAL KARAKTERİSTİKLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ, ORGANİK ASİT VE MİNERAL İÇERİĞİNİN TESPİTİ

Arzu Kavaz Yüksel, Mehmet Yüksel, İhsan Güngör Şat

Bu calismanin amaci farkli konsantrasyonlarla yesil cay tozu (YCT) ilavesiyle uretilen dondurmalarin belirli fizikokimyasal ozelliklerini, organik asit ve mineral icerigini degerlendirmektir. YCT’nin artisi, yag, titrasyon asitligi,…

Other / not statedProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 2×
2026Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Perceived Value Drivers of Willingness to Pay : Evidence from Generation Z Matcha Consumption in Western Café Markets

Koushiro Kurima, Rita Massi — Jonkoping University Library (Jönköping University)

Social media's increasing influence has changed how customers see and assess food and beverage items, shaping not only what consumers buy but also how much they are willing to pay for it. Despite its unusual flavor, matcha, a traditional …

Observational (human)Food products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityAroma, flavor and sensory
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)

… study analyzes three matcha grades-ceremonial grade 1 (G1), grade 4 (G4), and food grade (FG)-to assess variations in their metabolite profiles. The Bligh-Dyer method was employed to extract polar and non-polar metabolites from organic …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×
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

… effusus L. var decipiens), known as igusa, is locally cultivated as an edible organic crop, and the dried powder is applied to the processing of unique foods in Japan. The current study investigates the anti-inflammatory effects of …

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

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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