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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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57 studies match for “functional powders”

2021Journal article

Matcha-fortified rice noodles: Characteristics of in vitro starch digestibility, antioxidant and eating quality

Yun Li, Jianhui Xiao, Jin Tu, et al. — LWT

Matcha (MT), the finely ground powder of green tea leaves, is increasingly used as a nutritional food ingredient due to its large content of polyphenols. In this work, rice noodles were fortified with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% (w/w) of MT,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 66×
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

… potential is discussed. Furthermore, matcha is increasingly recognized as a functional food ingredient and has been incorporated into a variety of products, including bakery goods, dairy products, functional beverages, and …

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

Mutu Sensori dan Aktivitas Antioksidan Minuman Matcha Latte dengan Penambahan Kolagen Sapi

Salsabila Syifa Gusrani, Intan Harnesa Kusumaningrum, Titi Rohmayanti — Karimah Tauhid.

Matcha merupakan bubuk teh hijau yang berasal dari negara Jepang, sering digunakan dalam prosesi upacara minum teh. Salah satu produk minuman yang mengandung matcha yaitu matcha latte. Matcha latte merupakan minuman matcha berbasis susu.…

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 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

… nutraceutical chocolate integrates a synergistic blend of nine natural herbal powders known for their rich vitamin and antioxidant profiles: moringa, amla, matcha, orange peel, beetroot, thyme, tulasi, cinnamon, and cardamom. These …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
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)

… Conclusion: The 15% strawberry-blackberry matcha blend shows potential as a functionally enhanced beverage with improved phenolic content, vitamin C, anthocyanins, and bioactivities. Temperature selection allows customization: 100 °C …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Sensory and nutritional properties of matcha infusions enriched with Qassim blackberries: effects of thermal processing on phenolic profile, color, and antioxidant activity

Nourh A. M. Aleid, Rehab F. M. Ali, Raghad M. Alhomaid, et al. — International Journal of Food Science & Technology

… were observed. Incorporating 15% blackberry powder into matcha yields a functional beverage with enhanced sensory appeal, improved phenolic profile, and potent antioxidant capacity.

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
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
2017Thesis or dissertation

Effect of Matcha green tea powder in shortbread biscuits on consumer acceptability and acute metabolic response

Benjapor Phongnarisorn — White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)

Matcha green tea powder (MGTP) is made by finely grounding green tea leaves and is increasingly used to flavour food products. The aim of this thesis was to produce a shortbread biscuit product containing MGTP and to evaluate its consumer…

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
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

… and processing methods, matcha has attracted scientific interest as a functional food with potential health-promoting properties. Aim: The aim of this review was to summarize current knowledge regarding the chemical composition …

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

Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities.

Aleid NAM, Alhomaid RM, Ali RFM, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

… at 5 °C preserves heat-labile nutrients. These findings enable targeted functional beverage development through precise temperature control and synergistic ingredient blending.

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×
2016Thesis or dissertation

IDENTIFIKASI SENYAWA AKTIF ALKALOID, CATECHIN DAN GENISTEIN PADA PRODUK DARK CHOCOLATE DENGAN PENAMBAHAN GREEN TEA MATCHA DAN SOY POWDER

Habiburohman, DS Yusep Ikrawan, DS Hervelly

Kakao adalah salah satu komoditas yang cukup banyak dijumpai di Indonesia. Hampir seluruh kalangan menyukai hasil produk olahan dari kakao seperti cokelat batang karena rasanya yang nikmat. Namun perannya dalam memenuhi kebutuhan gizi bagi…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea in Sport: Effects on Metabolism, Physical Performance, and Recovery - A Narrative Review of Human and Animal Studies

Emilia Skrzypek, Jakub Łącki, Małgorzata Czechowska, et al. — Quality in Sport

… and matcha doses varied. Conclusions. Matcha green tea shows potential as a functional beverage supporting both mental and physical performance. Further standardized and longer-term studies are needed to confirm these benefits and …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2025Journal article

Development and characterization of bio-based composite films with matcha powder: Impact of matcha concentration and glutaraldehyde crosslinking on properties

Ayşe Nur Zambak, Sema Samatya Yılmaz, Bedriye Uçpinar, et al. — Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

… solutions has led to the development of biodegradable materials with improved functionality. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium caseinate (NaCAS) were blended with glycerol as a plasticizer to produce a biodegradable film …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, 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

… 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
2025Journal articleFree to read

Pengaruh Penambahan Serbuk Daun Stevia Sebagai Pengganti Gula Terhadap Sifat Kimia dan Organoleptik Minuman Fungsional Matcha

Putri Amalia Adiyati Husnul, Putri Amalia Adiyati Husnul, Dody Handito, et al. — Jurnal Edukasi Pangan

… powder as a sugar substitute on the chemical and organoleptic properties of functional drinks matcha. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with a single factor, namely the addition of stevia leaf powder …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
2023Journal articleFree to read

Quality Characteristics of Milk Caramel Added with Different Amount of Matcha

Yoon-Jeong Pi, Hye Hyun Yoon — Culinary Science & Hospitality Research

… are mainly dairy products and sugars, which inevitably reduce its health functionality. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a dessert with excellent health functionality by adding matcha, which contains high …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 1×
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

Background: Excessive amount of prolonged high-intensity exercise is characterised by an increase in pro-inflammatory markers resulting in decreased sports performance and recovery period. Dietary intervention like inclusion of…

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunity
2022Journal article

The use of matcha green tea in the development of a cupcake recipe

Ирина Сергеевна Клочкова, Евгения Владимировна Масленникова — Food processing industry

В статье авторами рассмотрена возможность применения зеленого чая матча в технологии мучных кондитерских изделий на примере кексов. Зеленый чай матча содержит в большом количестве танины, кофеин, аминокислоты и другие полезные вещества и…

Food science / processingL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal articleFree to read

From coffee to matcha: decoding the multidimensional competence of matcha as a sustainable and health-promoting coffee substitute.

Hu H, Zhang H, Liu Z, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… the food industry, emphasizing their roles as flavor enhancers, colorants, and functional ingredients in various food products. Despite the extensive research on coffee, studies on matcha remain limited, necessitating further …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2016Journal articleFree to read

In vitro Anti-inflammatory Effects of Edible Igusa Soft Rush (Juncus effusus L.) on Lipoxygenase, Hyaluronidase, and Cellular Nitric Oxide Generation Assays: Comparison with Matcha Green Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)

Tatsuhiko Nishimura, Kiyotaka Kabata, Akiko Koike, et al. — Food Science and Technology Research

Soft rush (Juncus effusus L. var decipiens), known as igusa, is locally cultivated as an edible organic crop, and the dried powder is applied to the processing of unique foods in Japan. The current study investigates the anti-inflammatory…

In vitro / cell studyInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 6×

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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