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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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Matcha tea is obtained from Camellia sinensis plants grown in the shade and is consumed 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 …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×In general, catechins contained in green tea are believed to have positive effects on the human body and mental health. The intake of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenol in green tea, is known to be effective for retinal …
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 12×… behavior of breast cancer cells after stimulation with matcha green tea extract (MTE). Methods: T47D cells were stimulated with MTE at concentrations of 5, 10 and 50 µg/ml. Cell viability was assessed using a WST-1 assay after …
Chemical / analyticalCancerCited 11×… This study was estimated to confirm the regulatory activity of green tea against chronic PM2.5 exposure-induced abnormal gut-brain axis (GBA) in BALB/c mice. The green tea, as an aqueous extract of matcha (EM), ameliorated the …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×… reaction with catechin-rich molecules present in a non-heated matcha green tea extract (MTE) in an acidic medium containing nitrite. As the concentration of procaine increased, the resulting yellow azo dye became visually more …
Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingFor serving green tea, there are two prominent methods: steeping the leaf or the powdered leaf (matcha style) in hot water. The purpose of the present study was to reveal chemical and functional differences before and after the powdering …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 47×More catechins are found in green tea than in any other type of tea, with its predominant production taking place in Asian nations. Consumption of green tea has been strongly correlated with a reduced risk of many diseases. This study …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×… is used to determine and quantify organic acids in Japanese green tea leaves, and the established method is employed to profile the acid components of Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha green teas, and green tea varieties and thus …
Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×Japanese matcha is a type of powdered green tea, grown in a traditional way. Shading of the plants during the growth period enhances the processes of synthesis and accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 321×Matcha, made from different tea leaves as raw material, exhibits diverse aromas and flavors. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a rapid, non-destructive method to assess the quality of matcha to ensure that these different …
Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×Matcha, a powder processed from tea leaves, has a unique green tea flavor and appealing color, in addition to many other sought after functional properties for a wide range of formulated food applications (e.g., dairy products, bakery …
ReviewGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 33×Tea varieties play a crucial role on the quality formation of matcha. This research aimed to examine the impact of four specific tea plant varieties (Okumidori, Longjing 43, Zhongcha108, and E'Cha 1) on various aspects of matcha, including …
Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 38×Matcha-Japanese powdered tea-is a variety of green tea (Camellia sinensis L.), one of the most popular beverages in the world. Due to the unique way it is grown, it contains high concentrations of health-promoting phytochemicals. The aim …
Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 29×Matcha is a powdered green tea obtained from the Camellia sinensis L. plant intended for both "hot" and "cold" consumption. It is a rich source of bioactive ingredients, thanks to which it has strong antioxidant properties. In this …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×… leaves of Camellia sinensis cv. Zhongcha 108 was steeped at 70 °C with a 1:6 tea to water ratio. A total of 11 volatile components that contribute significantly to the aroma of Shandong matcha were identified using headspace solid-phase …
Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 13×Matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis), which originates from Japan, is commonly considered as particularly beneficial to health. A large content of polyphenols, amino acids (mainly tannins) and caffeine potentially increase the antioxidant …
Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 124×Astringency is crucial in determining the taste quality of matcha, primarily influenced by flavonoids. However, the specific impact of cultivars and processing techniques on flavonoid composition remains unclear. This study employs…
Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingCited 10×This study explores the potential of some commercially available plant proteins to increase the protein content of gluten free cookies produced from green lentil flour. Isolates from hemp seed, brown rice, yellow pea, and pumpkin seed were …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 4×Matcha, a finely milled powdered green tea originating from Japan, is characterized by a unique cultivation method in which tea plants are shaded prior to harvest. This practice enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×… its application as a functional dietary fiber ingredient. Matcha green tea formulations were successfully mixed with lemongrass hydrolate containing 0.21% EO (dry weight basis) with 58% of monoterpenoids, being citral at 0.73 …
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 25×… synthetic antioxidants may become obsolete in the development of clean-label, plant-based, sustainable food emulsions. Previously, we showed that tailor-made antioxidant-loaded particles can yield both physically and oxidatively stable …
Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 39×There are many varieties of tea (Camellia sinensis) obtained by different processing methods. In Japan, sencha tea has been used to brew beverages f6r centuries, and tencha leaves are used to make powdered green tea, matcha, which is used …
Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 9×… This review sheds light on the pivotal role of "matcha" as a tri-acting herbal tea having a potent antitumorigenic effect, immunomodulatory role, and proven anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity, thus providing a powerful shield for high-risk patients …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 10×… was a significant correlation (p < 0.01) between the amount of the loss of tea catechins and % remaining EPA and DHA after 12 weeks at 40 °C, suggesting that the catechins had a major role in protecting the tuna oil against oxidation. …
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 31×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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