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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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10 studies match for “taste profile”

2024Journal articleFree to read

The application of untargeted metabolomics coupled with chemometrics for the analysis of agitation effects on the sensory profiles of matcha tea.

Li S, Tian H, Zhu G, et al. — Current research in food science

… of agitating parameters (different agitating rates and time) on the aroma and taste profiles of matcha tea were systematically investigated by the combination of untargeted metabolomics and chemometrics. The aroma profiles of matcha tea …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 4×
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×
2023Journal article

Changes in Matcha Quality and Growth Characteristics from Cultivation under Different Shading

The Korean Tea Society, Changhyun Sung, Jung Gyu Hwang, et al. — 한국차학회지

… and the free amino acid content was highest under SD-SD. The results of taste analysis through an electronic tongue showed the highest sour taste and umami from S-SD, a salty taste from no shade, and sweet taste, bitter taste, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shading
2025Journal article

Effect of cultivar and process on the astringency of matcha based on flavonoids-targeted metabolomic analysis.

Xue J, Liu P, Xu Y, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Astringency is crucial in determining the taste quality of matcha, primarily influenced by flavonoids. However, the specific impact of cultivars and processing techniques on flavonoid composition remains unclear. This study employs …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingCited 10×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Quality Characteristics of Milk Caramel Added with Different Amount of Matcha

Yoon-Jeong Pi, Hye Hyun Yoon — Culinary Science & Hospitality Research

… as proper mixing ratios as they had high values in terms of appearance, taste, and overall acceptance. The results of the study showed the possibility of developing a new milk caramel containing healthy matcha powder.

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effect shading intensity on color, chemical composition, and sensory evaluation of green tea (Camelia sinensis var Assamica)

Manikharda Manikharda, Veny Elfionna Shofi, Benedicta Khrisnarestri Betari, et al. — Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences

… increased. The product contains antioxidants, mainly catechin, and a unique taste. Matcha is commonly produced from Camelia sinensis var sinensis, whereas in other Asian regions with shading practices, C. sinensis var assamica is …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Acceptability and Optimisation of Eucheuma commonii Flour Incorporation into Moringa Latte

Muhamad Lanang Ariel Suyono, Evi Liviawaty, Rusky Intan Pratama, et al. — Asian Food Science Journal

… flour additions. Hedonic testing assessed appearance, aroma, texture and taste on a 1-9 scale. Bayes analysis determined the optimal treatment based on weighted organoleptic criteria. Proximate analysis (moisture, ash, protein, fat, …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMetabolism and weight
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

… recently gained global popularity due to its vibrant green color, distinctive taste, and versatile applications in various food products. Despite its promising nutritional profile, matcha has not received significant attention in the …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Ozoku Matcha – Premium Shade-Grown Green Tea for Energy & Antioxidants

Ozoku Matcha — Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

… Japanese cultivation method that significantly enhances the nutritional profile of the tea leaves. By limiting sunlight exposure during the final weeks of growth, the plants produce higher levels of chlorophyll and amino acids, …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2025Journal articleFree to read

Cloudscape: a sip of heaven

Ardini Abdul Hatta, Nazirul Mubin Awang Besar, Abdullah Kula Ismail, et al. — UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

… is the ideal product for modern consumers who are drawn to unique flavor profiles and eye-catching presentations. Every sip is a gentle escape into a sky of flavor, and Cloudscape is a soft, floating moment of indulgence that tastes …

Observational (human)Aroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCognition, mood and stress

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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