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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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49 studies match for “aging”

2024Journal article

Comprehensive assessment of matcha qualities and visualization of constituents using hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hu Y, Yu H, Song X, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… compromising the integrity of the product. In this study, hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) combined with machine learning methods enabled the first visual in situ assessment of matcha quality. The physicochemical contents of …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Green Packaging Films with Antioxidant Activity Based on Pectin and Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract.

Dobrucka R, Pawlik M, Szymański M — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

In the packaging materials sector, increasing globalization has created the need for increased efforts to develop consumer protection measures. Consequently, new packaging materials are being sought to replace petroleum-based materials in …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressFood products and applicationsCited 23×
2021Journal article

Simultaneous quantification of chemical constituents in matcha with visible-near infrared hyperspectral imaging technology.

Ouyang Q, Wang L, Park B, et al. — Food chemistry

… chemical constituents in matcha using visible-near infrared hyperspectral imaging (VNIR-HSI) technology. Regions of interest (ROIs) were first defined in order to calculate the representative mean spectrum of each sample. Subsequently, …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 77×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Oral whole-leaf matcha partially attenuates UV-induced dermoepidermal disruption and collagen phenotype alterations in a rat model of repeated photoaging.

Zorlu Ö, Karabağ S, Özkan M, et al. — Frontiers in medicine

… of dermoepidermal architecture, all of which contribute to skin photoaging. Although green tea derivatives have been investigated for photoprotective effects, the impact of oral whole-leaf matcha powder on cumulative UV-induced …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dental
2025Journal articleFree to read

Honey-Propolis-Enriched Pectin Films for Active Packaging of Soluble Coffee and Matcha Powders.

Pauliuc D, Dranca F, Spinei M, et al. — Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

… to honey) as a natural source of bioactive compounds for sustainable packaging of soluble coffee and matcha powders. The study aims to provide sustainable and functional packaging solutions capable of maintaining the stability and …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
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

… stacked tea during processing. This paper presents the use of hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI), combined with machine learning algorithms, to detect chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids in stacked matcha tea during …

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

… The development of matcha certainly needs to be supported by designing packaging that was appropriate with consumer desires. Packaging is one of the important aspects of beverage products, so the development of packaging design is …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Maintenance and Repair Balance Theory of Aging: A Personal, Illustrated Hypothesis on Why Aging May Be a Problem of Damage, Not Time

Mahin BS — Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

… are experimental, are not approved by the FDA or other regulators for anti-aging or muscle-building use in healthy adults, and carry real risks. Do not start, stop, or change any diet, supplement, exercise, medication, or therapy …

Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2020Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Matcha Green Tea Powder on Cognitive Functions of Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals.

Sakurai K, Shen C, Ezaki Y, et al. — Nutrients

Matcha Green Tea Powder contains a variety of active ingredients beneficial to health, such as tea catechins, lutein and vitamin K. It is also known that these ingredients confer benefits upon cognitive functions of elderly people.…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2025Journal article

Functional biodegradable agar based films from polyphenol-rich matcha extracts via deep eutectic solvents: From microstructure to bioactivity.

Akal GY, Akbaş P — International journal of biological macromolecules

… to petroleum-based plastics highlights the need for innovative bioactive packaging systems. This study aimed to develop agar-based biodegradable films co-incorporating deep eutectic solvents (DES) and a DES-extracted, polyphenol-rich …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 9×
2022Journal articleFree to read

The Effects of Matcha and Decaffeinated Matcha on Learning, Memory and Proteomics of Hippocampus in Senescence-Accelerated (SAMP8) Mice.

Igarashi K, Takagi M, Fukushima Y — Nutrients

… of green tea and its components, including catechins and theanine, regarding aging, memory impairment and age-related cognitive decline have been investigated in senescence-accelerated prone mice (SAMP8), studies that simultaneously …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 10×
2022Journal article

Effect of Green Tea and Tea Catechin on the Visual Motion Processing for Optokinetic Responses in Mice.

Sugita Y, Furukawa T — Neuroscience

… motion processing by measuring optokinetic responses (OKRs) in young adult and aging mice. Young and aging mice (C57BL6/J) were fed a control diet (control) or the test diet, which contained matcha green tea powder or green tea extract …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 12×
2025Journal articleFree to read

The Effect of Borage Seed Oil (Borago officinalis L.) and Matcha Tea Powder (Camellia sinensis L.) on the Physicochemical Properties, Oxidative Stability, Color, and Tenderness of Vacuum-Packed Lamb Meatloaf During Storage.

Latoch A, Libera J, Öncül N, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

In this study, the effects of borage seed oil (BO) and matcha tea (MT) on the physicochemical properties, oxidative stability, color, and tenderness of vacuum-packed lamb meatloaf during 14 days of refrigerated storage were evaluated. No…

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

In vitro evaluation of discoloration and surface alteration in self-adhesive resin cements using CIELAB and 3D profilometry.

Schoppmeier CM, Liebermann A, Janson M — Dental and medical problems

Background: Self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs) are widely used in the field of restorative dentistry due to their simplified application and adequate bonding properties. However, their long-term color and surface stability, particularly…

In vitro / cell studyProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Matcha green tea (MGT) inhibits the propagation of cancer stem cells (CSCs), by targeting mitochondrial metabolism, glycolysis and multiple cell signalling pathways.

Bonuccelli G, Sotgia F, Lisanti MP — Aging

Matcha green tea (MGT) is a natural product that is currently used as a dietary supplement and may have significant anti-cancer properties. However, the molecular mechanism(s) underpinning its potential health benefits remain largely…

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerCited 66×
2026Journal article

Field-Aged Shade Nets Residues Disrupt Rhizosphere Microbiota and Nitrogen Metabolism in Tea (Camellia sinensis).

Wang K, Tong Z, Shen Y, et al. — Environmental science & technology

Plastic residues in agricultural production pose escalating risks to soil health and food security, yet the impacts of shade nets (SNs) residues in soil have received little attention. Here, we compared the effects of pristine and…

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiome
2024Journal articleFree to read

The advantage of matcha green tea over other drinks: A comprehensive review

Dominika Starzomska, Natalia Gajdzińska, Karolina Basiura, et al. — Quality in Sport

… green tea may offer various health benefits, such as reducing the effects of aging, alleviating stress, and mitigating cognitive impairment. Furthermore, regular consumption of matcha tea supports gut microbiome health, enhances immune …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
2026Journal article

A Study on Matcha Latte Consumption Trends as Reflected in Korean News Media

Bae-young Choi — Association for International Tea Culture

… and consumption of matcha latte products using environmentally friendly packaging; a deeper understanding of consumers’ values and needs regarding matcha latte; the provision of clear information on caffeine content; and consumer …

Observational (human)L-theanine and caffeineFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2025Journal articleFree to read

Penerapan Metode Quality Function Deployment dalam Pengembangan Produk Minuman “Matcha Boy”

Ivan Abraham, Rifky Maulana, Samuel Kevin Sihombing, et al. — Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora.

… pricing, and fast and friendly service, while menu variety and attractive packaging design serve as supporting factors to strengthen brand image and enhance consumer experience. The development of the House of Quality (HoQ) matrix …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsAroma, flavor and sensory
1993Journal articleFree to read

Prognostic significance of selected lifestyle factors in urinary bladder cancer.

Wakai K, Ohno Y, Obata K, et al. — Japanese journal of cancer research : Gann

To examine the prognostic significance of lifestyle factors in urinary bladder cancer, we conducted a follow-up study of 258 incident bladder cancer patients, who were originally recruited in a case-control study in metropolitan Nagoya.…

Observational (human)CancerMarket, culture and sustainabilitySkin, oral and dentalCited 31×
2026Journal articleFree to read

ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK PUDDING BALLS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DAYA TARIK KONSUMEN

Angel Tangkilisan, Nastasya Cindy Hidajat — Jurnal Serina Abdimas

… stages, including product concept development, flavor testing, production, packaging, and sales. The product was developed in various flavor variants such as chocolate, mango, matcha, strawberry, and taro, combined with creamy fla and …

Observational (human)Food products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityProcessing, milling and quality
2023Journal articleFree to read

CALCULATION OF THE COST OF THE DEVELOPED FUNCTIONAL DRINK BASED ON MATCHA TEA

V. S. Paukova, in Smolensk — Sovremennaya nauka i innovatsii

… tea. To obtain the cost index, the costs of raw materials, containers and packaging for the year are calculated. Next, the amount of water costs for various production needs is calculated, as well as the electricity consumed by the …

Observational (human)Food products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityAntioxidants and polyphenols
2025Journal article

Development and characterization of bio-based composite films with matcha powder: Impact of matcha concentration and glutaraldehyde crosslinking on properties

Ayşe Nur Zambak, Sema Samatya Yılmaz, Bedriye Uçpinar, et al. — Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions has led to the development of biodegradable materials with improved functionality. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium caseinate (NaCAS) were blended with glycerol as a …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and quality

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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