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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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139 studies match for “flavor and aroma”

2017Journal article

Characterization of the Potent Odorants Contributing to the Characteristic Aroma of Matcha by Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry Techniques.

Baba R, Amano Y, Wada Y, et al. — Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

The odorants contributing to the characteristic aroma of matcha were investigated by analysis of the headspace samples and the volatile fractions prepared by a combination of solvent extraction and the SAFE techniques using three matcha …

Chemical / analyticalAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsSkin, oral and dentalCited 63×
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

… 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, reflecting on the balance of …

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

Effect of Japanese Tea Addition on The Physical and Chemical Properties and Sensory Acceptance of Fermented Almond and Oat-Based Fermented Drinks

Reno Fitri, Diana Lo — Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)

The rising demand for dairy-free and functional beverages has increased interest in plant-based fermented drinks due to their nutritional benefits. Combining plant ingredients with probiotics offers a promising alternative to dairy …

Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, 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

… well-being increased. The product contains antioxidants, mainly catechin, and a unique taste. Matcha is commonly produced from Camelia sinensis var sinensis, whereas in other Asian regions with shading practices, C. sinensis var …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×
2022Journal article

Physicochemical indicators coupled with multivariate analysis for comprehensive evaluation of matcha sensory quality.

Wu J, Ouyang Q, Park B, et al. — Food chemistry

… panel test is difficult to popularize by virtue of professional requirements and inability to evaluate large samples. The analysis showed that physicochemical indicators of matcha were significantly related to sensory quality. Hence, …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 75×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Quality analysis and antioxidant activity of different types of tea powder

Yutong Ye, Zeyi Ai, Ronglin Li, et al. — Food Production Processing and Nutrition

… processing field. In order to explore sensory evaluation, quality components and antioxidant activities among different types of TP, matcha TP, Huangjinya green TP, oolong TP, black TP and Pu-erh TP were used as the research objects. …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×
2023Journal article

Application of colorimetric sensor array combined with visible near-infrared spectroscopy for the matcha classification.

Ouyang Q, Rong Y, Wu J, et al. — Food chemistry

… health benefits. In the current study, visible near-infrared (Vis-NIR) and colorimetric sensor array (CSA) techniques are applied to identify the matcha grades. The color-sensitive dyes reacted with their volatile compounds and …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 49×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Acceptability and Optimisation of Eucheuma commonii Flour Incorporation into Moringa Latte

Muhamad Lanang Ariel Suyono, Evi Liviawaty, Rusky Intan Pratama, et al. — Asian Food Science Journal

… popular functional drinks in Indonesia due to their nutritional value and sensory appeal, yet innovation is needed to enhance texture a key consumer preference parameter. Moringa latte, an emerging health drink from Moringa …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMetabolism and weight
2024Journal article

Preparation of Matcha Fresh Noodles with Stable Color using Embedding Method and Microwave Treatment.

Wang Y, Zou C, Yin J — Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE

… has been widely utilized in traditional foods such as noodles, cookies, and bread. However, there are several challenges that must be addressed in the quality of matcha-incorporated foods, with the most significant being the …

Food science / processingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

Gluten-free Oatmeal Cookie Enriched with Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and Matcha Powder (Camellia sinensis)

Sylvestre Dossa, Alexandru Baltatu, C. Dragomir, et al. — Journal of Agroalimentary Process and Technologies.

In recent years, consumer demand for healthier foods with enhanced nutritional value has increased. In this context, this study aimed to develop gluten-free cookies based on oat flour enriched with matcha powder. Three formulations were …

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

Tea-Derived Beverages Worldwide: A Critical Review of Diversity, Chemistry, Processing and Consumption Trends

Manuranjan Gogoi, Gautam Kumar Saikia, Tapan Senchowa, et al. — Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

… infusions to oxidised, post-fermented, powdered, concentrated, ready-to-drink and composite milk- or sugar-containing products. Their common botanical origin can obscure the extent to which cultivar, leaf maturity, manufacturing …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2023Journal articleFree to read

Variations of main quality components of matcha from different regions in the Chinese market.

Luo Y, Zhang Y, Qu F, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

Matcha has a unique aroma of seaweed-like, which is popular with Chinese consumers. In order to effectively understand and use matcha for drinks and tea products, we roundly analyzed the variation of main quality components of 11 matcha …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 13×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Perancangan cup set matcha stoneware bergaya Japandi

Firna Fauziah Subihaki, Ghia Tri Jayanti, Handayani Madania Insani — PRODUCTUM Jurnal Desain Produk (Pengetahuan dan Perancangan Produk)

… material, employing a User-Centered Design approach that focuses on user needs and preferences. To achieve this objective, the research begins with an industry analysis at a local pottery studio called Biomorphic, which uses stoneware …

Sensory / consumerMarket, culture and sustainabilityAroma, flavor and sensory
2025Journal article

Creating a marshmallow formula with natural sweetener and matcha tea

E.A. Zachesova, I V Sergienko — Tovaroved prodovolstvennykh tovarov (Commodity specialist of food products)

… of developing a formulation for marshmallows with a natural sugar substitute and matcha tea. During the study, marshmallow samples with different component compositions were made: with sugar; with erythritol; with isomalt; with sugar …

Observational (human)Aroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
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

… article presents the results of a study on the technological, physicochemical, and functional properties of yogurt enriched with matcha powder, with a focus on determining the optimal concentration of the additive and its effect on the …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effects of matcha supplementation on in vitro digestibility and sensory acceptance of soy milk

E Lie, Reggie Surya — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

… known for its bioactive compounds for health. This research’s aim is to understand the effect between matcha concentration towards inhibition ability of digestive enzymes. Sensory evaluation is carried out with home-use-test. Results show …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 1×
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

… was conducted to study the effect of adding matcha powder on the chemical and sensory properties of prepared pudding. Matcha was added at different concentrations of 3,5 and 10%. Results of the chemical analysis showed that matcha …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerProcessing, milling and quality
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

In the present study, the processing, characterization, 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. …

Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2025Journal articleFree to read

A Comparison of the Effects of Matcha and Green Tea on Enamel Surface Roughness

R Falah Abdulwahab, M Saleem Khalaf — DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Background and Objective: The regeneration of dental enamel is not possible. Tooth decay can develop at any point throughout lifetime. Matcha is often acknowledged as the most aromatic type of tea and is considered to have the highest …

Randomized controlled trialSafety, contaminants and toxicitySkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal articleFree to read

Preparation and Nutritional Value Estimation of High-Nutrient and High-Energy Milk Drink Formulas

Hagir Abdallah, Ekbal Abdalrahman Zaghdod, Kawther Fathi Abuznad — Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series

… natural nutritious drinks in the world due to its importance in growth and health. This study aimed to prepare new functional milk drink formulas rich in nutrients and natural energy sources. Methods: This experimental analytical …

Sensory / consumerAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2023Journal articleFree to read

Guava spread (Psidium guajava) and Matcha (Camellia sinensis) spread: A potential anti-inflammatory product

Sagolsem Surlata Devi, Pruthvi Raj S, Shweatha HE — Journal of Sports Science and Nutrition

… increase in pro-inflammatory markers resulting in decreased sports performance and recovery period. Dietary intervention like inclusion of antioxidant/anti-inflammatory foods is used in combating inflammation. Guava fruit and matcha tea …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunity
2024Journal articleFree to read

The application of untargeted metabolomics coupled with chemometrics for the analysis of agitation effects on the sensory profiles of matcha tea.

Li S, Tian H, Zhu G, et al. — Current research in food science

In the study, the effects of agitating parameters (different agitating rates and time) on the aroma and taste profiles of matcha tea were systematically investigated by the combination of untargeted metabolomics and chemometrics. The aroma …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 4×

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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