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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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87 studies match for “epigallocatechin gallate”

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

… extracts. Tea extracts exhibited the highest proportions of flavanols, mainly epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and epigallocatechin gallate, which showed strong negative correlations ( r S = − 0.7 to − 0.8) with MICs against E. …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 17×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Effect of storage temperature on the antioxidant activity and catechins stability of Matcha (Camellia sinensis).

Kim JM, Kang JY, Park SK, et al. — Food science and biotechnology

… in storage temperature and time. The content of catechins such as epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate and epigallocatechin gallate showed a tendency to decrease gradually according to the storage temperature and time. Also, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 39×
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

… 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 composition. MT quality is based on sensory attributes, …

Systematic review / meta-analysisAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Influence of continued ingestion of matcha on emotional behaviors after social stress in mice.

Monobe M, Nomura S, Ema K, et al. — Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Matcha has high contents of theanine, caffeine, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Among these, theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses, although this effect is disturbed by caffeine and EGCG. It was reported …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 22×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Comparison of culinary and ceremonial matcha green teas: relationship between phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties

Haley M. White, Bailey R. Meyer, Jared D. McCormack, et al. — Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization

… correlated with higher concentrations of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) within culinary matcha teas. Ceremonial matcha contained higher levels of chlorophyll and caffeine but these compounds had …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 3×
2016Journal articleFree to read

The Powdering Process with a Set of Ceramic Mills for Green Tea Promoted Catechin Extraction and the ROS Inhibition Effect.

Fujioka K, Iwamoto T, Shima H, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… and stirring in hot water increased the average extracted concentration of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) by more than three times compared with that in leaf tea using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 47×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha – an ordinary tea or a superfood with remarkable health benefits? A review of human and animal studies

Julia Ziemińska, Michał Małek, Oktawia Wojtaszek, et al. — Quality in Sport

… on cardiometabolic health. The high concentration of catechins, particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate, appears to play a central role in its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The studies also suggest potential …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a source of bioactive compounds - current evidence on biological properties and potential clinical relevance

Dominika Joanna Duczmal-Zowczak, Tomasz Zowczak, Jakub Tomasz Duczmal, et al. — Quality in Sport

… Twenty-seven sources were included. Results: Matcha contains high amounts of epigallocatechin gallate, L-theanine, caffeine and chlorophylls, varying by processing. Preclinical studies indicate antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
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

… exhibits a unique biochemical 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 …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Exhibits Bactericidal Activity against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Inhibits Functional Pneumolysin.

Sasagawa K, Domon H, Sakagami R, et al. — Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

… antibacterial and antitoxin activities. The polyphenols, namely the catechins epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epicatechin (EC) are largely responsible for these activities. Although …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCognition, mood and stressCited 10×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review

Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and Sport

… Google Scholar, the following keywords were searched: "matcha", “catechin", "EGCG", “cognitive function”, “green tea” State of knowledge: Existing studies have demonstrated that matcha exhibits anticancer properties, enhances cognitive …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Optimized green extraction conditions of matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) using central composite design for maximal polyphenol and antioxidant contents

Nor Hafiza Sayuti, Ammar Akram Kamarudin, Norazalina Saad, et al. — BioResources

… analyzed compounds, matcha green tea extract (MGTE) had the highest content of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) with 95.48 mg/g, followed by epicatechin gallate (ECG) at 74.48 mg/g, and catechin at 28.94 mg/g. The results suggested that …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 22×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Geography and the therapeutic effect of matcha tea in drinks

Maulshree Bhandari, Surabhi Sharma — International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

… bitter taste. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., (−)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), (−)-epicatechin (EC), (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and (−)-epigallocatechin (EGC), of which (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Analysis of Functional Compounds in Matcha by Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Kengo Hori, Yuki Kurauchi, Shunsuke Kotani, et al. — Scientia Pharmaceutica

… in NMR solvent without pre-extraction. Caffeine, epicatechin, epicatechin-3-O-gallate, epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, epigallocatechin, gallocatechin-3-O-gallate, and gallocatechin were quantified. Analysis of matcha and normal green tea …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 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

… support in matcha itself, rather than in a green tea proxy. Mechanistically, EGCG and the other catechins act on several fronts at once rather than through a single pathway: they scavenge reactive oxygen species directly and switch on …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2003Journal article

Determination of catechins in matcha green tea by micellar electrokinetic chromatography.

Weiss DJ, Anderton CR — Journal of chromatography. A

… catechin/g of dry leaf comparison, results indicate that the concentration of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) available from drinking matcha is 137 times greater than the amount of EGCG available from China Green Tips green tea, and at …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 81×
2024Journal articleFree to read

From Cup to Cure: The Impact of Matcha Tea on Alzheimer’s Disease

Adhiti Parupalli, Jobin Varkey, Virgel Torremocha, et al. — Journal of Student Research

… particular, from the Camellia sinensis plant, comprises of components such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), caffeine, L-theanine, rutin, and quercetin which possess several anti-AD health-promoting properties. However, further …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as A Functional Plant Within The Indonesian Media Context

Prasetyo Adinugroho — JURNAL AGRONOMI TANAMAN TROPIKA (JUATIKA)

… by awareness of its health potential such as antioxidant content (especially EGCG), skin beauty benefits, and protection against degenerative diseases. Using a qualitative approach with Robert M. Entman's (1993) framing model, this …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

Yerba mate i matcha – ziołowe napary jako trendy w zdrowym stylu życia: badania naukowe, tradycje kulturowe i praktyki kulinarne

Joanna Gil, Ewa Godos — Medycyna Nowożytna

… ceremony Sado and is also valued for its high content of catechins, especially EGCG, which support cognitive functions, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, and positively influence lipid and glucose metabolism. In vitro …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunity
2009Journal article

Matcha, a powdered green tea, ameliorates the progression of renal and hepatic damage in type 2 diabetic OLETF rats.

Yamabe N, Kang KS, Hur JM, et al. — Journal of medicinal food

… in Japan. Matcha is well known to be richer in some nutritional elements and epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate than other green teas. In our previous study, epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate exhibited protective effects against renal damage in a …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 38×

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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