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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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28 studies match for “bioactive extracts”
… enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, L-theanine, and other bioactive compounds. In addition, specialized post-harvest processing, including careful hand-picking, gentle steaming, drying, and traditional stone grinding, …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×… and light exposure on the degradation kinetics and storage stability of major bioactive compounds in matcha. Matcha samples were stored under controlled water activity conditions (Aw 0.11-0.93) and either light-shielded conditions or …
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×… while high polyphenol sorghum has not received the same attention. Some bioactive compounds in Sorghum bicolor with anticancer activity have been identified, indicating the further need for research and screening methods of high …
In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×… anxiety, and or stress, and have increased in prevalence. Green tea and its bioactive components (epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG] and L-theanine) have been investigated for their health benefits and neuroprotective properties. As …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×… and assessment of novel non-alcoholic and sugar-free drinks based on bioactive extracts from valuable natural sources, such as green tea enriched with Chios mastiha, are considered. Currently, the transition towards the …
Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory… alternatives 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, …
Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 9×… of whole leaves. Matcha powder is reported to have higher content of some bioactive components such as catechins, theanine and caffeine. In recent years, there is an increased market demand and consumption of matcha as a drink and as …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 61×… tea is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile; however, optimizing its bioactive potential through formulation and extraction conditions requires further investigation. This study tested the hypothesis that strawberry powder …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×Matcha is not simply green tea in powdered form. It is the entire leaf — steamed, dried, deveined, and stone-ground from shade-grown Camellia sinensis (Theaceae) — consumed whole rather than steeped and discarded. That distinction turns…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure… health problem. Green tea is a popular drink worldwide and contains several bioactive compounds. Different green teas could contain diverse compounds and possess distinct bioactivities. In the present study, the effects of 10 green …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 29×ABSTRACT Tea is widely consumed for its beneficial bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. This study investigated the polyphenolic profiles, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and antibacterial activity of aqueous and 30% …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 17×… sugarcane juice, and medicinal plants chamomile (CT) and lemon balm (LB) tea extracts. Methods: For this, the anxiolytic-like effects were assessed using the in vivo adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) model for behavioral and toxicological …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications… green tea, has health-promoting effects. However, little is known about its bioactive components, except for polyphenols, caffeine, and amino acids. Here, we revealed the presence of diverse miRNAs, a type of functional RNAs, as new …
Agronomy / cultivationCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×… disruption, molecular interactions, and the gastrointestinal release of bioactive compounds. This review integrates green tea processing, brewing, matcha micronization, polymer-polyphenol interactions, and digestion from a …
ReviewGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityMetabolism and weight… matcha extract can be a promising source of antioxidants for the production of bioactive pectin films. This study further confirmed that green matcha extract can be a promising source of antioxidants for the production of bioactive pectin …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressFood products and applicationsCited 23×… health benefits associated with diversified products such as green tea and extracts has elicited a lot of interests in both the industry and external players in finding out alternative ways of tea consumption. The aim of this study …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCognition, mood and stress… 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, antioxidant capacity, and sensory properties. This study evaluated …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×… functionalizing agent. UPLC-MS analysis revealed the presence of significant bioactive phytochemicals, notably epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is implicated in the reduction process. Thorough characterisation (XRD, FT-IR, SEM) …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 1×… popular refreshing drink with several functional properties attributed to its bioactive compounds. The bioactive content and composition vary with several factors. Several advances in chromatographic studies have facilitated the study of …
Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsCognition, mood and stressCultivation and shadingCited 18×… as a whole powder of the leaves. Matcha is reported to have a high content of bioactive components, such as catechins and quercetin, which underlie some of its biological properties. The study consists of the evaluation of the …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×… compounds and methylxanthines, as well as the antioxidant capacity of obtained extracts. Individual polyphenols and methylxanthines were determined by means of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Dominant group of polyphenols …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methods… levels, caffeine concentrations, and antioxidant properties of hot water extracts prepared from ten culinary and ceremonial matcha teas. Compared to ceremonial matcha teas, culinary matcha products had higher total phenolic contents …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 3×… which gives the typical vibrant green color, matcha is rich in important bioactive compounds, including caffeine, catechins, and theanine. This study analyzes three matcha grades-ceremonial grade 1 (G1), grade 4 (G4), and food grade …
Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×… the critical importance of light-protective packaging for preserving the bioactive compound content and functional properties of matcha and similar light-sensitive food products. The results further suggest that chlorophyll acts as …
Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and quality… total flavonoid content (TFC). Results showed that antioxidant activity and bioactive compound levels varied significantly with tea type and brewing temperature. Matcha brewed at higher temperature consistently exhibited the strongest …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityEvery 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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