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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.”

66 studies match for “bioactive compounds”

2018Journal articleFree to read

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antibacterial Potential of Different Drinks Based on Matcha Tea

A Burcuș, Emanuel Vamanu, Ionela Sârbu, et al. — IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering

… green tea. The results demonstrated a strong correlation between major bioactive compounds and three biological activities. Antioxidant potential was correlated with epicatechin levels and with a significant amount of caffeine. …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 9×
2025Thesis or dissertation

Metody zpracování a analýzy bioaktivních látek v potravinách a nápojích

Sali Muriqi — Digitální knihovna Univerzity Pardubice (Univerzity Pardubice)

… chapter is to develop inexpensive and easy-to-use sensors to monitor these compounds. The second area of focus was to investigate the influence of processing techniques and storage on functional powders, where attention is given to …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCognition, mood and stress
2020Journal articleFree to read

Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review.

Kochman J, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… enhances the processes of synthesis and accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., (-)-epicatechin (EC), …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 321×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Avaliação da ingestão de chá-verde e matcha no perfil antropométrico e parâmetros bioquímicos

Ligia Prestes Fernandes, Humberto M. Spindola, Flavia Noeli de Souza Infante, et al. — DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

O estado obeso, caracterizado pelo excesso de acúmulo de gordura corporal, possui uma elevada incidência na população tornando-se problema de saúde pública. Diante disso, surge a necessidade de adotar estratégias para auxiliar no seu…

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2020Journal articleFree to read

Valutazione dell'assunzione di tè verde e matcha nel profilo antropometrico e nei parametri biochimici

Lígia de Souza [UNESP] Fernandes, Humberto Moreira Spí­ndola, Flavia Noeli de Souza Infante, et al. — LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

O estado obeso, caracterizado pelo excesso de acúmulo de gordura corporal, possui uma elevada incidência na população tornando-se problema de saúde pública. Diante disso, surge a necessidade de adotar estratégias para auxiliar no seu…

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Adding Matcha Powder (Green Tea) on Improvement Chemical and Sensorial Properties of Pudding

Nada M. A. A. Ramadan, Mona M. Khalil, Rania E. El-Gammal, et al. — Journal of Food and Dairy Sciences

… 39.81% protein and 47.97% carbohydrates. It also had a high content of bioactive compounds namely phenols and flavonoids being 23.83% and 33.8% respectively. Matcha also have the ability to inhibit cancer cells which tested in …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

FROM CAFFEINE TO CATECHINS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE COMPARATIVE AND SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF COFFEE AND MATCHA ON HUMAN HEALTH

Małgorzata Cherek, Natalia Marzec, Natalia Krupa, et al. — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

… in cultural, societal, and dietary practices worldwide. They contain various bioactives, including caffeine, L-theanine, and polyphenols, which confer neuroprotective, antioxidant, and stimulating effects. The presence of these …

Systematic review / meta-analysisCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2024Journal articleFree to read

The Processing of a Novel Health Beverage Based on Extracts from Green Tea and Chios Mastiha

Aikaterini Itziou, Dimitris Ziouzios, Konstantinos Zaralis, et al. — Processes

… 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
2026Journal articleFree to read

Beyond Composition: Processing-Driven Transformations and Functional Trade-Offs of Matcha Tea in Foods.

Onder A, Warda M, Yılmaz O, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… been given to the effects of food processing and matrix interactions on matcha bioactives. This review critically synthesizes current evidence on the processing-induced transformation, stability, and digestive bioaccessibility of key …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

MATCHA TEA IN THE PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES: FROM OXIDATIVE STRESS TO NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

Olaf Jadanowski, Amin Omidi, Klaudia Malec, et al. — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

… the chemical composition of matcha, the biological mechanisms of action of its bioactive components (catechins, L-theanine, caffeine, vitamins, and minerals), as well as their significance in the prevention and support of therapy for …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
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)

… 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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

In Vitro Bioactivity, Polyphenols, Antioxidant Properties, and Sensory Quality of Al-Qassim Berry-Enhanced Matcha Tea as a Function of Extraction Temperature.

Ali RFM, Alhomaid RM, Aleid NAM — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… 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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Single intake of matcha increases brown adipose tissue activity in young women with low thermogenesis.

Taniguchi H, Hachikawa C, Iwase S, et al. — Physiological reports

Matcha contains several bioactive compounds that contribute to the facilitation of thermogenesis. However, the effects of a single intake of matcha on brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity remain to be elucidated. This study aimed to …

Randomized controlled trialMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2022Journal articleFree to read

Organic Acid Analysis in Green Tea Leaves Using High-performance Liquid Chromatography.

Shirai N — Journal of oleo science

… 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×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Different Green Tea Extracts on Chronic Alcohol Induced-Fatty Liver Disease by Ameliorating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Mice.

Li BY, Li HY, Zhou DD, et al. — Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

… 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×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Polyphenolic profiles, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity of green tea, matcha tea, black tea, and yerba mate extracts

Kadrin Meremäe, Piret Raudsepp, Linda Rusalepp, et al. — Applied Food Research

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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Phytochemical Analysis on Matcha Product Content in Gorontalo City

Fitra Nur Aini Idrus, Sunarto Kadir, Moh. Rivai Nakoe — International Journal of Health Economics and Social Sciences (IJHESS)

Matcha is known to have a high content of bioactive compounds compared to regular green tea. This is because matcha is consumed in the form of a whole powder, so that all the compounds in tea leaves are also consumed. In Gorontalo City, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal article

Matcha Tea Quality and Functional Effects on Gut Microbiome: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Athanasios Gerasopoulos, Georgios Gerasopoulos, Evrydiki Giota, et al. — Food Reviews International

… attention. MT is consumed as whole leaves, ingesting a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds such as catechins including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and dietary fiber, both of which are known to influence gut microbiota …

Systematic review / meta-analysisAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Nutraceutical Chocolate: A Novel Delivery System for Herbal Multivitamins & Antioxidants

Asiya Shaik, V. Ragha Sai Pravallika, Velkuru Mohith, et al. — International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics

… provides a palatable and convenient source of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Our nutraceutical chocolate integrates a synergistic blend of nine natural herbal powders known for their rich vitamin and antioxidant …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effect shading intensity on color, chemical composition, and sensory evaluation of green tea (Camelia sinensis var Assamica)

Manikharda Manikharda, Veny Elfionna Shofi, Benedicta Khrisnarestri Betari, et al. — Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences

… higher (from 0% to 90%), which might result in better consumer acceptance, the bioactive compounds, namely phenolics, flavonoids, and catechins, might have a lower amount in the shaded plants.

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×

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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