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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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136 studies match for “mood”

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 aim of this article was to review the current literature concerning the potential role of matcha tea in the prevention of civilization-related diseases, with particular emphasis on its impact on oxidative stress, metabolic regulation,…

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Stress-Relieving Effects of Green Tea Depend on the Ratio of Its Special Ingredients and the Infusion Conditions.

Unno K, Taguchi K, Matsuda T, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Theanine, an amino acid unique to tea leaves, has been reported to exhibit stress-relieving effects. However, the stress-relieving effects of theanine (T) are greatly inhibited by caffeine (C) and epigallocatechin gallate (E), the main…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 5×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Prospective Medicinal Plants and Their Phytochemicals Shielding Autoimmune and Cancer Patients Against the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Special Focus on Matcha.

Kiriacos CJ, Khedr MR, Tadros M, et al. — Frontiers in oncology

Background: Being "positive" has been one of the most frustrating words anyone could hear since the end of 2019. This word had been overused globally due to the high infectious nature of SARS-CoV-2. All citizens are at risk of being…

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 10×
2020Journal article

Oxidative stability of spray dried matcha-tuna oil powders.

Shi M, Ying D, Hlaing MM, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Matcha-tuna oil and matcha-maltodextrin-tuna oil emulsions (25% oil, dry basis), formulated to have protein: carbohydrate ratios of 1:1.1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4, were spray dried. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed effective…

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 31×
2022Journal articleFree to read

The Effects of Matcha and Decaffeinated Matcha on Learning, Memory and Proteomics of Hippocampus in Senescence-Accelerated (SAMP8) Mice.

Igarashi K, Takagi M, Fukushima Y — Nutrients

Although the benefits of the consumption of green tea and its components, including catechins and theanine, regarding aging, memory impairment and age-related cognitive decline have been investigated in senescence-accelerated prone mice…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 10×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Does Daily Intake of Matcha Tea Enhance The Periodontal Health of Patients With Localised Gingivitis: A Control Study.

Abood RS, Al-Taweel FBH, Akram HM, et al. — Oral health & preventive dentistry

Background: Gingivitis is a reversible, dental biofilm-induced inflammation which is characterised by bleeding on probing (BOP) and oxidative stress in the gingival tissues. Matcha tea, a type of green tea with high antioxidant content,…

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCited 1×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Hepatosplenic Protective Actions of Spirulina platensis and Matcha Green Tea Against Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Mice via Antioxidative and Anti-inflammatory Mechanisms.

Ramez AM, Elmahallawy EK, Elshopakey GE, et al. — Frontiers in veterinary science

Schistosomiasis, a major parasitic illness, has high morbidity and negative financial effects in subtropical and tropical countries, including Egypt. The present study investigated the therapeutic effects of Spirulina platensis (SP) and…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 14×
2022Journal articleFree to read

A Prospective Non-Randomized Open-Label Comparative Study of The Effects of Matcha Tea on Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Pilot Observational Study.

El-Elimat T, Qasem WM, Al-Sawalha NA, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Matcha tea has been used as an adjunct in weight loss programs. The weight loss effects of matcha tea were evaluated in a prospective non-randomized open-label comparative study of overweight and obese individuals who followed a specified…

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 17×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Compositional Diversity and Functional Interactions of Bioactive Compounds in Japanese Green Tea: Focus on Matcha, Sencha, and Gyokuro.

Unno K, Kameoka Y, Nakamura Y — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Japanese green teas, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro, are derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and contain bioactive compounds such as catechins, caffeine, and amino acids, notably theanine. However, the amounts and ratios of…

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2025Journal articleFree to read

ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF MATCHA IN DRY EYE DISEASE PREVENTION: CAN MATCHA POLYPHENOLS IMPROVE OCULAR HYDRATION?

Maja Ćwiek, Jan Bombuy Gimenez, Piotr Łapiński — International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

Dry eye disease (DED), characterized by unstable tear film and damage to the eye's surface, is becoming more common because of environmental and lifestyle factors. Conventional treatments often don’t fix the problems of oxidative stress…

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the effect of chia seeds and matcha tea on growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and gene expression on New Zealand rabbits.

Mohamed AAA, Soliman ASH, Mourad SS — Scientific reports

Novel of hematopoietic system and hepatic system under the usage of antioxidant plants such as chia seeds and matcha green tea were critical sites in this study which promoted by crucial health of New-Zealand white (NZW) rabbits as a model…

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Appearance of green tea compounds in plasma following acute green tea consumption is modulated by the gut microbiome in mice.

Sterrett JD, Quinn KD, Doenges KA, et al. — Microbiology spectrum

ABSTRACT Studies have suggested that phytochemicals in green tea have systemic anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. However, the mechanisms behind these effects are poorly understood, possibly due to the differential metabolism…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 4×
2022Journal articleFree to read

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

Shirai N — Journal of oleo science

Green tea is a 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…

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

Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) is a common chronic liver disease and has become a critical global public health problem. Green tea is a popular drink worldwide and contains several bioactive compounds. Different green teas could…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 29×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Oral whole-leaf matcha partially attenuates UV-induced dermoepidermal disruption and collagen phenotype alterations in a rat model of repeated photoaging.

Zorlu Ö, Karabağ S, Özkan M, et al. — Frontiers in medicine

Background Repeated ultraviolet (UV) exposure promotes oxidative stress, extracellular matrix remodeling, and disruption of dermoepidermal architecture, all of which contribute to skin photoaging. Although green tea derivatives have been…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dental
2026Journal articleFree to read

Oxidant-Antioxidant Status of Commercial Matcha Beverages According to Flavor Category, Preparation Medium, and Preparation Temperature: A Comparative Evaluation.

Özenir Ç, Çubuk M, Altınsoy C, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Background: Matcha is increasingly consumed in flavored and milky forms, but the effect of preparation conditions on its antioxidant-oxidant profile remains unclear. Methods: Twenty-six commercial matcha products (unflavored and various…

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
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
2024Journal articleFree to read

Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness App Used With Matcha Green Tea in Generally Healthy Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Tanaka-Kanegae R, Yamada K, Cook CM, et al. — JMIR mHealth and uHealth

… practices, such as breathing meditation (BM), reduce stress and enhance mood. One such practice is mindful eating, where a practitioner focuses on the five senses while eating or drinking. A novel set of prototypes has been …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2022Journal article

Dual effect of the herbal matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis L. kuntze) supplement in EA.hy926 endothelial cells and Artemia salina.

Silva TM, Fracasso DS, Vargas Visentin AP, et al. — Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) based-supplements have been widely used since they present a greater content of phenolic compounds than traditional green tea, which is popularly used in the treatment of…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 14×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Review of the Role of Fluid Dairy in Delivery of Polyphenolic Compounds in the Diet: Chocolate Milk, Coffee Beverages, Matcha Green Tea, and Beyond.

Bhagat AR, Delgado AM, Issaoui M, et al. — Journal of AOAC International

Dairy-based functional beverages have been a growing segment as consumer demands for health foods have shifted focus from simply enhancing lifespan to protecting health. Green tea is often limited in use because of poor bioavailability and…

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×
2026Journal article

Hepatoprotective and nutraceutical effects of Spirulina platensis and Matcha green tea on Eimeria stiedae Infected Rabbits: An integrated in vivo and in silico approach.

Saleh MA, Khalil NW, Abdullah RH, et al. — Veterinary parasitology

Hepatic coccidiosis severely affects rabbits and causes substantial economic losses worldwide. Recently, natural products have gained attention as safer alternatives to conventional anticoccidials owing to their minimal side effects and…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 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

Childhood malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies pose significant global health challenges, often due to the low palatability of conventional vitamin supplements. This project introduces "Nutraceutical Chocolate: A Novel Delivery…

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2020Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Improves Metabolic Imbalance-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction.

Kim JM, Lee U, Kang JY, et al. — Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

This study was conducted to assess the protective effect of extract of match (EM) on high-fat diet- (HFD-) induced cognitive deficits in male C57BL/6 mice. It was found that EM improved glucose tolerance status by measuring OGTT and IPGTT…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityCited 28×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Green Tea Attenuates the Particulate Matter (PM)2.5-Exposed Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction through Regulation of Intestinal Microenvironment and Hormonal Changes.

Kim JM, Lee HL, Go MJ, et al. — Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

Chronic exposure to particulate matter (PM)2.5 causes brain damage through intestinal imbalance. This study was estimated to confirm the regulatory activity of green tea against chronic PM2.5 exposure-induced abnormal gut-brain axis (GBA)…

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×

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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