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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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458 studies match for “pH”

2022Journal articleFree to read

A sensitive and smartphone colorimetric assay for the detection of hydrogen peroxide based on antibacterial and antifungal matcha extract silver nanoparticles enriched with polyphenol.

Tan E, Kahyaoğlu İM, Karakuş S — Polymer bulletin (Berlin, Germany)

Current trends in scientific studies focus on the development of smartphone-based biosensors via green nanoparticle for clinical diagnosis, food, and environmental monitoring. In this study, we developed a novel portable smartphone-based …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
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)

… (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of catechins 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 …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Spice Incorporation on Sensory and Physico-chemical Properties of Matcha-Based Hard Candy.

Dhawan K, Rasane P, Singh J, et al. — ACS omega

… study was carried out to formulate and determine the sensory, proximate, phytochemical, and antioxidant properties of matcha hard candies incorporated with spices such as ginger ( Zingiber officinale Rosc.), cinnamon ( Cinnamomum …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and qualityCited 5×
2020Journal article

Matcha Tea: Analysis of Nutritional Composition, Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity.

Koláčková T, Kolofiková K, Sytařová I, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

… analysed for its chemical composition, fibre, vitamin C, caffeine and chlorophyll contents. Flavonoids and phenolics, phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity both in water and methanol solutions were determined. In vitro …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 79×
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

… Unlike conventional green tea, matcha contains higher concentrations of polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). These polyphenols have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This review explores matcha’s …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiome
2026Journal articleFree to read

Identification of the Geographical Origins of Matcha Using Three Spectroscopic Methods and Machine Learning

Meryem Taskaya, Rikuto Akiyama, Mai Kanetsuna, et al. — AgriEngineering

… absorption in FT-IR, moisture and carbohydrates in NIR, and amino acid and polyphenol fluorescence in FF contributed to the identification. These findings indicate that the selection of an algorithm appropriate for the characteristics of …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 3×
2022Journal articleFree to read

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

Shirai N — Journal of oleo science

… and composition vary with several factors. Several advances in chromatographic studies have facilitated the study of chemical composition of green tea leaves; however, the content of organic acids, particularly quinic acid, has not …

Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsCognition, mood and stressCultivation and shadingCited 18×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Green tea polyphenolic antioxidants oxidize hydrogen sulfide to thiosulfate and polysulfides: A possible new mechanism underpinning their biological action.

Olson KR, Briggs A, Devireddy M, et al. — Redox biology

… for their antioxidant and health-promoting effects. Using specific fluorophores for H2S (AzMC) and polysulfides (SSP4) as well as IC-MS and UPLC-MS/MS-based techniques we here show that popular Japanese and Chinese green teas and …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 48×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Influence of pH levels and beverage exposure on force decay and color stability of orthodontic elastomeric chains: An experimental study.

Blagec T, Šimunović L, Pili Gjumlić S, et al. — The Saudi dental journal

Aim of study: To assess the impact of pH level on force decay and color stability of orthodontic elastomeric chains (EOC) after exposure to commonly used beverages. Materials and methods: A total of 120 chain cuts were prepared from 2 …

Food science / processingSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 6×
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

… compounds with potential health benefits. This study investigated the polyphenolic profiles, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and antibacterial activity of aqueous and 30% ethanolic extracts prepared from commercially available …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 17×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Effects of matcha green tea on the pharmacokinetics of nadolol in rats.

Mashaqbeh ET, El-Elimat T, Alshogran OY, et al. — PloS one

… the effects of administering single and multiple doses of matcha on the pharmacokinetics of nadolol in an in vivo animal model. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 32) were randomly assigned to four groups. Group 1 (negative control) was …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methods
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

… and disruption of dermoepidermal architecture, all of which contribute to skin photoaging. Although green tea derivatives have been investigated for photoprotective effects, the impact of oral whole-leaf matcha powder on cumulative …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dental
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)

… a quantitative descriptive design to determine the content of matcha through phytochemical analysis. The study population included matcha drinks from 25 coffee shops and 8 street coffees in Gorontalo City, with samples taken from KL, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and quality
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

Abstract Matcha is recognised for its rich phytochemical composition, while blackberries are abundant in anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. This study evaluated the sensory properties, phenolic profile, colour dynamics, and antioxidant …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2021Journal articleFree to read

Nutritional Composition, In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Profile of Shortcrust Cookies Supplemented by Edible Flowers.

Šťastná K, Sumczynski D, Yalcin E — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

In this study, the changes in nutritional composition, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in free and bound fractions of shortcrust cookies were investigated. By incorporating ingredients such as kamut, matcha tea, dried mango and …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsMetabolism and weightCited 12×
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

… matcha powders of different grades (high, medium, and low). Gas chromatography–olfactometry of the headspace samples (GCO-H) and aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA) applied to the volatile fractions revealed 16 (FD factor ≥1) and …

Chemical / analyticalAroma, flavor and sensoryAuthenticity and analytical methodsSkin, oral and dentalCited 63×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha and Sencha green tea extracts with regard to their phenolics pattern and antioxidant and antidiabetic activity during in vitro digestion.

Rusak G, Šola I, Vujčić Bok V — Journal of food science and technology

The purpose of this study was to compare the polyphenol, antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of powdered Matcha and bagged Sencha tea during in vitro digestion. Total phenols (TP), flavonoids (TF), flavanols (TFLA), antioxidant and …

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 31×
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

… However, milk is considered an ideal platform for the delivery of active polyphenolic compounds in green tea. Furthermore, the antioxidant enzymatic activity and antioxidant index of polyphenols in green tea have been known to be …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×
2026Journal articleFree to read

A Matcha Tea Formulation Containing Lachancea thermotolerans: Phytochemical Profile After In Vitro Digestion and Effects on Intestinal Epithelial Function.

Rucci C, Feliziani G, Agarbati A, et al. — Nutrients

… benefits depend on the gastrointestinal bioaccessibility of its phytochemicals. This study evaluated the impact of combining matcha tea with the probiotic yeast Lachancea thermotolerans DiSVA322 on bioactive stability and …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiome
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)

… Japanese tea addition (matcha, green tea, and hojicha at 0.3 % w·v -1 ) on the physical, chemical, and sensory properties of fermented almond and oat drinks. Almond filtrate was prepared by blending soaked almonds with water, while oat …

Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2025Journal article

Novel matcha green tea extract for green sol-gel synthesis of TiO 2 : enhancement of surface morphology to improve photocatalytic performance

Riyadh N. Abdullah, Güler Bengüsu Tezel, Mukheled A. Al-Sameraiy — International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry

A commercial TiO2 heterogeneous photocatalyst, Degussa, p-25, is successfully applied under artificial UV irradiation for oxidation of organic pollutants. However, it suffers from limited surface area, thus affecting its photocatalytic …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
2025Journal articleFree to read

The Effect of Borage Seed Oil (Borago officinalis L.) and Matcha Tea Powder (Camellia sinensis L.) on the Physicochemical Properties, Oxidative Stability, Color, and Tenderness of Vacuum-Packed Lamb Meatloaf During Storage.

Latoch A, Libera J, Öncül N, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

In this study, the effects of borage seed oil (BO) and matcha tea (MT) on the physicochemical properties, oxidative stability, color, and tenderness of vacuum-packed lamb meatloaf during 14 days of refrigerated storage were evaluated. No …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and quality
2020Journal article

Synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy combined with chemometrics for determination of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in different tea types.

Bilge G, Özdemir KS — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… The aim of this study is to monitor the antioxidant activity (AA) and total phenolic content (TPC) variations of different kinds of teas depending on the infusion temperature and time by using synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×

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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