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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.

Tip: use "quotes" for an exact phrase, OR between alternatives, and a minus to leave a word out, for example fluoride OR pesticide. Related words are matched too, so “EGCG” also finds “epigallocatechin.”

48 studies match for “Chlorophyll”

2018Journal article

Changes on Physicochemical and Matcha Quality of Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis) under Shading Cultivation

Jung Gyu Hwang, Doobo Shim, Hyeon Jeong Im, et al. — 한국차학회지

… and EGC (epigallocatechin) levels of tea leaves. The SPAD value and total chlorophyll contents of the shading cultivation were increased by 1.1- and 2.1-fold, respectively. The results of a color analysis showed that lightness (L*) …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 4×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Geography And The Therapeutic Effect Of Matcha Tea In Drinks

Maulshree Bhandari , Surabhi Sharma , Riya Mishra , Lipi Nogai , Manju Bajaj , Rashmi Pathak — Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results

… and synthesis of biologically active compounds, including caffeine, theanine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Retention of chlorophyll results in soothing green colour of tea and theanine for it non bitter taste. Green tea …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicity
2024Journal article

Physiological Activity and Component Changes with Magnesium Treatment before Tea Shade Cultivation

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

… day of shading, the photosynthetic capacity was investigated using a portable chlorophyll fluorometer, and leaf chromaticity was analyzed using a colorimeter. After collecting the samples and freeze-drying them, phenolic compounds, …

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2022Journal articleFree to read

NGHIÊN CỨU SỬ DỤNG PHÂN BÓN ĐỂ NÂNG CAO NĂNG SUẤT, CHẤT LƯỢNG NGUYÊN LIỆU BÚP CHO SẢN XUẤT TRÀ MATCHA TẠI PHÚ THỌ

Hoàng Mai Thảo, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tuyên, Nguyễn Ngọc Minh Tuấn — Tạp chí Khoa học và Công nghệ Trường Đại học Hùng Vương

… hợp với bón 7-9 tấn phân gà cho năng suất đạt từ 10-11tấn/ha, với hàm lượng chlorophyll đạt trên 41mg/g; tỷ lệ chất xơ thấp khoảng 14%

Other / not statedCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
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.)

… prior to harvesting significantly increases the contents of theanine and chlorophyll in the tea leaves. Furthermore, the ground whole tea leaf powder delivers matcha with the greatest benefits to the consumers. The health promoting …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×
2002Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Storage Conditions on Quality of Matcha

Yasuhiro Haraguchi, Hitoshi Sano, Kenichi NAKAZATO, et al. — Chagyo Kenkyu Hokoku (Tea Research Journal)

原料抹茶の保存条件の違いによる品質への影響を試験した。1) クロロフィル類含量では,Chla含量が最も強く温度・期間の影響を受けた。1週目より12週目までは期間が長くなる程減少し,その傾向は温度が高くなるほど著しかった。12週目以降はあまり変化が見られなかった。2) 総ビタミンC含量は,37℃保存では1週目より減少したが,8週目以降はその変化は小さかった。他の温度区では16週目以降ゆるやかに減少した。3)…

Food science / processingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 2×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The Content of Bioactive Compounds and Technological Properties of Matcha Green Tea and Its Application in the Design of Functional Beverages.

Najman K, Sadowska A, Wolińska M, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… phenolic acids, flavonoids and total polyphenols, was assessed. The content of chlorophyll, vitamin C and antioxidant potential were also examined. Matcha M-4 was used to design two functional model beverages, in the form of ready-to-use …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications.

Sławińska P, Raczkowska E — Nutrients

… plants are shaded prior to harvest. This practice enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, L-theanine, and other bioactive compounds. In addition, specialized post-harvest processing, including careful hand-picking, gentle …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
2025Journal articleFree to read

A Comparative Multianalytical Approach to the Characterization of Different Grades of Matcha Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze).

Toniolo C, Patriarca A, De Vita D, et al. — Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

… its health-promoting properties. Cultivated under shaded conditions to enhance chlorophyll production, which gives the typical vibrant green color, matcha is rich in important bioactive compounds, including caffeine, catechins, and …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 7×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Fluoride Content of Matcha Tea Depending on Leaf Harvest Time and Brewing Conditions.

Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, Gutowska I, et al. — Nutrients

… properties; it contains high concentrations of polyphenols, theanine and chlorophyll. Tea, and by extension matcha, contains numerous minerals, one of which is fluorine. Under physiological conditions, this mineral plays a …

Agronomy / cultivationSafety, contaminants and toxicityCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Impact of Matcha Green Tea on Human Health – Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Evidence, and Health Effects

Bartosz Wróbel, Lena Wójcik, Michał Filipski, et al. — Quality in Sport

… profile rich in catechins (particularly EGCG), L-theanine, caffeine, and chlorophyll, distinguishing it from conventional green teas. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on matcha's composition, mechanisms of action, and …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
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

… catechins, caffeine, theanine, fat-soluble vitamins, insoluble dietary fibers, chlorophylls, and proteins. Studies indicate that matcha green tea may offer various health benefits, such as reducing the effects of aging, alleviating …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha (Camellia sinensis): Bioactive Constituents, Pharmacological Activities, and Emerging Therapeutic Applications — A Comprehensive Review

Rohit Chavan*1, Rashmi Khairnar2, Pratiksha Aher2, Siddhi Avhad2 — Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

… into catechins, so L-theanine accumulates instead of being consumed, while chlorophyll synthesis ramps up to compensate for the light lost. The result is the vivid colour, umami sweetness, and distinctive caffeine-to-theanine ratio …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2025Journal articleFree to read

Development of matcha yogurt technology and its physiological-hygienic assessment

I. V. Skulska, O. Y. Tsisaryk, V. Y. Holubev — Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies

… Matcha, as a finely ground tea powder with a high content of catechins, chlorophyll, amino acids, and natural antioxidants, is considered a promising component for the development of functional fermented products. The study …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2024Journal article

The Matcha Green Tea Quality Investigation

М.Н. Елисеев, Петр Иванович Токарев, А.В. Ромащенко — Beer and beverages

… these ratios and the content of catechins and tannins. It was shown that the chlorophyll content was in the range of 2.9–8.9 mg/g of tea, which is inversely correlated with the content of polyphenols and chlorophyll.

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

How Does Exposure Durations (0h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h, 60h) to Uv Light affect the Caffeine Concentration of Caffeine of Matcha Tea, Measured by Uv- Spectrophotometric Analysis?

Zhu Zhixi — Journal of Sociology and Education

… vibrant green to a brownish-yellow hue was observed, indicative of concurrent chlorophyll photodegradation. The calculated degradation rate constant (k = 0.026) was significantly higher than values reported for uncatalyzed caffeine …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

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

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

… exposure during the final weeks of growth, the plants produce higher levels of chlorophyll and amino acids, particularly L-Theanine. This process results in a richer green color, smoother flavor, and a more concentrated source of …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine

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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