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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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34 studies match for “structure”

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

… that DES strengthened hydrogen bonding relative to controls, improved film structure, and increased thermal stability. Films containing DES-extracted matcha exhibited higher UV-blocking, controlled moisture retention, and suitable …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 9×
2019Journal article

Au@Ag nanostructure based SERS substrate for simultaneous determination of pesticides residue in tea via solid phase extraction coupled multivariate calibration

Md Mehedi Hassan, Huanhuan Li, Waqas Ahmad, et al. — LWT

… phase extraction cartridge. The eluate was introduced to the SERS Au@Ag nanostructure substrate for monitoring SERS signal with subsequent chemometrics modeling. Under the optimized experimental conditions, a linear calibration …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 128×
2020Journal article

Effects of matcha and its active components on the structure and rheological properties of gluten

Zipeng Liu, Jin Chen, Bo Zheng, et al. — LWT

… numerous intermolecular hydrogen bonds with gluten to stabilize the “grid” structure. The underlying intermolecular mechanisms between gluten and l-theanine or tea polyphenol were clearly established. This study has provided valuable …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Comparison of in vitro starch digestibility and structure of matcha-fortified starch vermicelli from different botanical sources.

Li Y, Niu L, Sun C, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… (SPSV), and mung bean starch vermicelli (MBSV), respectively. The multi‐scale structure of starch, the digestive kinetics of starch, and the bioaccessibility of polyphenols during in vitro digestion were monitored. RESULTS Matcha did not …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeFood products and applicationsCited 9×
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
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)

… the effects of cold storage time and matcha addition on the multi-scale structure and functionality of gluten protein and starch in re-steamed bread. Results showed that prolonged cold storage destroyed the integrity of gluten …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2025Book or chapterFree to read

Low-Temperature Matcha Powder Grinder Based on Double Grinding Structure

Qi Gao, Hongxia Zhao, Le Sun, et al. — Advances in transdisciplinary engineering

… bin, and are hammered into very fine powder by the double crushing grinding structure. The powder passes through the mesh screen and is finally collected. The machine can control the particle size of the powder by adjusting the …

Food science / processingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2025Journal article

Comprehensive study of matcha foam formation: Physicochemical composition analysis and mechanisms impacting foaming properties.

Chen W, Chen J, Ni Z, et al. — Food chemistry

Tea foam is crucial for new food and drink innovations. This study examined nine types and grades of matcha, identifying Longjing 43 as a high-quality raw material for matcha with good foaming properties. Foam scanning, particle…

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 9×
2022Journal articleFree to read

A sensitive and smartphone colorimetric assay for the detection of hydrogen peroxide based on antibacterial and antifungal matcha extract silver nanoparticles enriched with polyphenol.

Tan E, Kahyaoğlu İM, Karakuş S — Polymer bulletin (Berlin, Germany)

… peroxide (H2O2). Also, we investigated the biological evaluation of the nanostructure as a safe preservative for use in biomedical applications. Ag NPs were prepared using a green sonochemical method and were characterized to determine …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
2025Journal article

Mechanism of structural and functional changes of matcha bread dough during freezing storage.

Liu Y, He Y, Li L, et al. — Food chemistry

… on the rheological properties, moisture distribution, and multiscale structure of dough. The results indicated that both freezing and high concentrations of matcha (≥1 %) significantly reduced the stiffness of the dough matrix, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 12×
2023Journal article

Polyphenol-fortified extruded sweet potato starch vermicelli: Slow-releasing polyphenols is the main factor that reduces the starch digestibility.

Li Y, Niu L, Wu L, et al. — International journal of biological macromolecules

… sweet potato starch vermicelli (ESPSV) was used as a model. The multi-scale structure, starch digestibility, polyphenol release, digestive enzyme activity during digestion and their correlation of ESPSV supplemented with matcha (MT), …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeFood products and applicationsCited 27×
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

… of starch chains, leading to the formation of low-ordered crystalline structures (confirmed by DSC, XRD and FT-IR), and the formation of a dense microstructures as revealed by SEM. Thus, rice noodles were endowed with lower …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 66×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Multimodal inhibitory effect of matcha on Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Nakao R, Takatsuka A, Mandokoro K, et al. — Microbiology spectrum

… was dramatically inhibited by ME, irrespective of fimbriae. Furthermore, a structure-activity relationship study tested a series of catechins isolated from ME and identified the pyrogallol-type B-ring of catechins as essential for P. …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Antioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCognition, mood and stressCited 10×
2023Journal article

Matcha-silver nanoparticles reduce gamma radiation-induced oxidative and inflammatory responses by activating SIRT1 and NLRP-3 signaling pathways in the Wistar rat spleen.

Hamed NS, Taha EFS, Khateeb S — Cell biochemistry and function

… the damage consequent to irradiation and recover the spleen's cellular structure. These results confirmed that matcha is a potential biomaterial for synthesizing AgNPs, which can be exploited for their anti‐inflammatory activity.

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 11×
2021Journal article

The effect of different tea products on flavor, texture, antioxidant and in vitro digestion properties of fresh instant rice after commercial sterilization at 121 °C.

Fu T, Niu L, Tu J, et al. — Food chemistry

… of FIR with suitable chewiness was attributed to the stability of non-crystal structure. Furthermore, compared with IBT and Mat, IGT increased the ability against digestion from 10.18% to 30.44% and delayed the retrogradation rate from …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 22×
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

… aroma components. Moreover, it was found that increasing the ordered crystal structure of rice grains played a major role on lowering the starch digestion, which was demonstrated by the results of the Rapid Visco Analyser, scanning …

In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×
2024Journal articleFree to read

The Effect of Matcha Ingestion on Medicine Students in Al-Madina Al-Munawara

Faris Merghani A Elmahdi, Esraa T Niazy, Fawzyah M Taher, et al. — International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

… overall well-being after daily Matcha consumption.Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, focusing on demographics, consumption patterns, perceived effects, and academic performance.Statistical significance was determined …

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

Sip and Strum: Matcha Intake and a Practice-Reduction Reinforcement Contingency in Beginner Ukulele Skill Acquisition

Joycelyn Ann Faith S. Culajara, Felisse Marianne Z. San Juan — International Journal of Behavioral and Social Analytics

… at the prescribed tempo twice consecutively. Participants completed two structured practice sessions, followed by retention assessments conducted 24–48 hours after learning. Musical performance was evaluated using accuracy, tempo …

Other / not statedL-theanine and caffeine
2026Journal article

From Green Tea Infusion to Matcha: Roles of Natural Polymer Matrices in Processing, Bioactive Compound Release, and Digestion

Mi Hyang Jang, Jun Yeol Park, Dae Ho Kim, et al. — 한국키틴키토산학회지

… in matcha remains limited. A conceptual framework linking processing, matrix structure, molecular interactions, digestion, and bioaccessibility is proposed. Future research should directly compare infusions and matcha from identical raw …

ReviewGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityMetabolism and weight
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea in Sport: Effects on Metabolism, Physical Performance, and Recovery - A Narrative Review of Human and Animal Studies

Emilia Skrzypek, Jakub Łącki, Małgorzata Czechowska, et al. — Quality in Sport

… and exercise outcomes, particularly in athletes. Materials and Methods. A structured search of PubMed and Google Scholar up to 2026 identified 21 relevant studies. Keywords included “matcha”, “sport”, “exercise”, “metabolism”, …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal articleFree to read

Barista Interpersonal Communication Strategy in Increasing Customer Satisfaction at Coffee Shop Titik Koma Matcha Club Multatuli Medan

Hawa Nur Illahi Lubis, Farhan Indra — Journal of Multidisciplinary Science MIKAILALSYS

… limited communication depth, although this challenge was mitigated through structured task distribution. The study further demonstrates that effective interpersonal communication contributes to repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth …

Food science / processingProcessing, milling and qualityFood 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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