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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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334 studies match for “Quality”

2024Journal articleFree to read

Effect of matcha green tea on cognitive functions and sleep quality in older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled study over 12 months.

Uchida K, Meno K, Korenaga T, et al. — PloS one

… over 12 months to examine the effect of matcha on cognitive function and sleep quality. Methods: Ninety-nine participants, including 64 with subjective cognitive decline and 35 with mild cognitive impairment were randomized, with 49 …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 25×
2022Journal article

Physicochemical indicators coupled with multivariate analysis for comprehensive evaluation of matcha sensory quality.

Wu J, Ouyang Q, Park B, et al. — Food chemistry

The sensory quality of matcha is a pivotal factor in determining consumer acceptance. However, the human sensory panel test is difficult to popularize by virtue of professional requirements and inability to evaluate large samples. The …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 75×
2025Journal article

Salivary levels of catalase, total antioxidant capacity and interleukin-1β and oral health-related quality of life after matcha and green tea consumption for patients with gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Abdul-Wahab HY, Salah R, Abdulbaqi HR — International journal of dental hygiene

… IL-1β (primary outcomes) as well as gingival health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) 1 month after the consumption of matcha and green tea in adult patients with gingivitis. Methods: This study was a parallel randomized …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
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.)

… the origin, manufacturing process, chemical composition, factors affecting quality and health benefits of matcha (Camellia sinensis), and the application of chemometrics and multi-omics in the science of matcha. The discussion …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×
2019Journal article

Evaluation of matcha tea quality index using portable NIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms.

Wang J, Zareef M, He P, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… for prediction of tea polyphenols and amino acids in order to index matcha tea quality. RESULTS Spectral data were preprocessed by standard normal variate (SNV), mean center (MC) and first‐order derivative (1 st D) tests. The data were …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 114×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Multimodal Sensor Fusion for Non-Destructive Tea Quality Evaluation: Deep Learning-Enabled Methods, Applications, and Challenges.

Hu X, Zhang M, Yang B, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Tea quality evaluation is increasingly moving from subjective sensory assessment and destructive laboratory analysis toward rapid, non-destructive, and data-driven approaches. This review summarizes recent advances in multimodal sensing …

ReviewProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 6×
2021Journal article

Matcha-fortified rice noodles: Characteristics of in vitro starch digestibility, antioxidant and eating quality

Yun Li, Jianhui Xiao, Jin Tu, et al. — LWT

Matcha (MT), the finely ground powder of green tea leaves, is increasingly used as a nutritional food ingredient due to its large content of polyphenols. In this work, rice noodles were fortified with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% (w/w) of MT,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 66×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Variations of main quality components of matcha from different regions in the Chinese market.

Luo Y, Zhang Y, Qu F, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

… matcha for drinks and tea products, we roundly analyzed the variation of main quality components of 11 matcha samples from different regions in the Chinese market. Most of matcha samples had lower ratio of tea polyphenols to amino acids …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 13×
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)

… powder processing technology, and digital evaluations of matcha flavor quality are receiving research attention. However, research on the differences in flavor and quality characteristics of matcha from the same tea tree variety …

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

Analysis of three matcha (cyclone-, bead- and stone-milled) revealed differences in their sizes and surface morphologies. Using liquid chromatography, 4 sugars, 6 organic acids, 18 amino acids and 9 polyphenols were detected in all matcha…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
2026Journal article

Synergistic Effects of Nanoselenium and Environmental Factors on the Quality, Antioxidant Activity, and Gut Health Benefits of Matcha.

Fang Q, Tong Z, Liu Y, et al. — Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

… foliar fertilization, cultivar, altitude, and light exposure on matcha quality and functionality. Among 16 different cultivation treatments, the best quality matcha was found in the selenium-enriched, high-altitude shaded cv. …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 1×
2021Journal article

Effects of edible coatings containing acai powder and matcha extracts on shelf life and quality parameters of cooked meatballs.

Şen DB, Kılıç B — Meat science

This study was realized to determine the effects of whey protein isolate (5% w/v) based edible coatings (WPC) containing different concentrations (3, 6, 9% w/v) of acai powder extract (AE) and matcha extract (ME) on oxidative and microbial…

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×
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)

Matcha tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of catechins but has a near-neutral pH (6.2-6.3), which limits the stability of its bioactive compounds. Blending matcha with acidic berries may enhance phenolic stabilization,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Mechanized whisking reconstructs matcha foam structure and sensory quality toward hand-whisking

Jiaxin Wu, Zhirui Ye, Jiayi Xu, et al. — LWT

The quality of matcha foam is a key determinant of the sensory characteristics and consumer acceptance of matcha beverages. Although mechanized whisking offers a promising strategy for standardized preparation, whether it can reproduce the …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSkin, oral and dental
2020Journal article

Effects of tea products on in vitro starch digestibility and eating quality of cooked rice using domestic cooking method.

Fu T, Niu L, Li Y, et al. — Food & function

… were added to lower the in vitro starch digestibility and improve the eating quality of CR prepared with an electric rice cooker. The results showed that adding tea products at each level could remarkably reduce the in vitro starch …

In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Mechanism of the Effects of Storage Time and Matcha Addition on the Quality of Re-Steamed Bread: The Structure and Function of Gluten Protein and Starch.

Liu Y, Zhou Q, Li L, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… disulfide bonds and inhibited starch retrogradation, thus alleviating quality decline. When the addition amount exceeded 1.0%, high concentrations of polyphenols depolymerized gluten proteins and accelerated moisture transfer, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2026Journal article

Matcha Tea Quality and Functional Effects on Gut Microbiome: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Athanasios Gerasopoulos, Georgios Gerasopoulos, Evrydiki Giota, et al. — Food Reviews International

… fiber, both of which are known to influence gut microbiota composition. MT quality is based on sensory attributes, reflecting on the balance of catechin to amino acid content. Thus, different MT qualities vary substantially in …

Systematic review / meta-analysisAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Effects of different categories of tea powders incorporated into fresh noodles on quality, non-volatile metabolites, and aroma characteristics.

Li H, Chen X, Wang S, et al. — Food chemistry: X

… functional fresh noodles, but the effects of different tea powders on noodle quality and metabolic characteristics remain unclear. In this study, 20% of wheat flour was replaced with four tea powders, namely matcha, chenpi-polygonatum …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal articleFree to read

Quality analysis and antioxidant activity of different types of tea powder

Yutong Ye, Zeyi Ai, Ronglin Li, et al. — Food Production Processing and Nutrition

… widely used in food processing field. In order to explore sensory evaluation, quality components and antioxidant activities among different types of TP, matcha TP, Huangjinya green TP, oolong TP, black TP and Pu-erh TP were used as the …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×
2022Journal article

Effect of Matcha green tea on cognitive functions and sleep quality in elderly adults with cognitive decline: a randomized controlled study over 12 months

Kazuhiko Uchida, Kohji Meno, Hideaki Suzuki, et al. — Alzheimer s & Dementia

… months, to investigate the effect of Matcha on cognitive functions and sleep quality. Furthermore, the relationship between blood and neuroimaging biomarkers and the effect of Matcha was investigated. Methods We recruited 939 …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

A Review of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) Quality: Genetic, Agronomic, and Physiological Determinants

Bagus Aradea, Aswin Hendry Atmoko — Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pembangunan dan Pendidikan Vokasi Pertanian

Kualitas matcha superior sangat bergantung pada profil metabolit sekunder yang kompleks, sehingga diperlukan strategi terpadu antara genetik dan praktik agronomi. penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi literatur dan review artikel ilmiah…

ReviewMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2025Journal articleFree to read

Development of Matcha-Based Beverage Product Packaging Based on Consumer Needs Attributes using Quality Function Deployment Method

Maulana Naafi Aga Pranata, Wahyu Supartono, Megita Ryanjani Tanuputri — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

… company profits. This study aims to determine the priority of packaging quality attributes, to design product packaging according to consumer desires. In this study, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method was used to design and …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
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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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