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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.

Tip: use "quotes" for an exact phrase, OR between alternatives, and a minus to leave a word out, for example fluoride OR pesticide. Related words are matched too, so “EGCG” also finds “epigallocatechin.”

78 studies match for “tea types”

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
2022Journal articleFree to read

Fluoride Content of Matcha Tea Depending on Leaf Harvest Time and Brewing Conditions.

Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, Gutowska I, et al. — Nutrients

Matcha, or powdered green tea (Camellia sinensis) of the Tencha type, is popular all around the world, and its consumption continues to rise. Because of its unique cultivation method, it is rich in phytochemicals and has many …

Agronomy / cultivationSafety, contaminants and toxicityCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×
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

Abstract Matcha green tea is noted for its vibrant color and fine powdered consistency. Ceremonial matcha is the highest quality available and is prepared from the youngest leaves of the tea plant while culinary matcha is less expensive …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 3×
2021Journal article

Evaluation of fluoride levels in commercially available tea in the United States.

Regelson S, Dehghan M, Tantbirojn D, et al. — General dentistry

… of this study was to compare fluoride levels in commercially available black tea, green tea, and matcha tea. Tea samples were purchased from a local supermarket in the United States and prepared according to the manufacturer's …

Observational (human)Safety, contaminants and toxicitySkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 5×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Effect of powdered green tea matcha on biofilm formation by mutans Streptococci

Mochamad Fahlevi Rizal, Noboru Kaneko, Hiroshi Ogawa — STOMATOLOGY EDU JOURNAL

… also measured as well.Results: The amounts of biofilm formation by all serotypes of mutans streptococci in matcha + HIS were significantly lower than those in MilliQ + HIS as were chlorhexidine in HIS, except S. sobrinus serotype …

Food science / processingInflammation and immunitySkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal article

Comprehensive assessment of matcha qualities and visualization of constituents using hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hu Y, Yu H, Song X, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Matcha, made from different tea leaves as raw material, exhibits diverse aromas and flavors. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a rapid, non-destructive method to assess the quality of matcha to ensure that these different …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Data on the docking of phytoconstituents of betel plant and matcha green tea on SARS-CoV-2.

Fatimawali, Maulana RR, Windah ALL, et al. — Data in brief

Betel (Piper betle L.) and green tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze) have been used for a long time as traditional medicine. The docking of phytoconstituents contained in the betel plant was evaluated against Mpro, and matcha green tea …

Other / not statedInflammation and immunityL-theanine and caffeineCited 10×
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

Camellia sinensis belonging to family Theaceae, commonly called as tea is the most widely used refreshing beverage accepted globally. It has two variety such as Green tea and black depending upon its method of cultivation. Green teas are …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineSafety, contaminants and toxicityCited 3×
2026Journal article

Field-Aged Shade Nets Residues Disrupt Rhizosphere Microbiota and Nitrogen Metabolism in Tea (Camellia sinensis).

Wang K, Tong Z, Shen Y, et al. — Environmental science & technology

… and field-aged polyethylene SNs through a year-long exposure experiment with tea plants (Camellia sinensis). Both pristine and aged SNs impaired soil and plant health, but the adverse effects of aged SNs were more pronounced. Pristine …

Agronomy / cultivationMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiome
2024Journal articleFree to read

The advantage of matcha green tea over other drinks: A comprehensive review

Dominika Starzomska, Natalia Gajdzińska, Karolina Basiura, et al. — Quality in Sport

Matcha green tea is a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated and processed leaves of Camellia sinensis. Key components of matcha include catechins, caffeine, theanine, fat-soluble vitamins, insoluble dietary fibers, …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the total catechin profile in tea leaves: a novel one-step extraction method empowered by UPLC-IDX-Orbitrap mass spectrometry.

Almahasheer H — Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

More catechins are found in green tea than in any other type of tea, with its predominant production taking place in Asian nations. Consumption of green tea has been strongly correlated with a reduced risk of many diseases. This study …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Daily Matcha and Caffeine Intake on Mild Acute Psychological Stress-Related Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.

Baba Y, Inagaki S, Nakagawa S, et al. — Nutrients

Matcha, a type of green tea, has a higher amino acid content than other types of tea. We previously examined the ability of matcha to improve cognitive function in older adults and determined that continuous matcha intake improves …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressL-theanine and caffeineCited 32×
2024Journal article

The Matcha Green Tea Quality Investigation

М.Н. Елисеев, Петр Иванович Токарев, А.В. Ромащенко — Beer and beverages

… и хлорофилла. The article is devoted to the issue of researching matcha green tea. The goal of the work was to study tea samples to find identification indicators, which was solved using generally accepted methods of analysis. The …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 1×
2020Journal articleFree to read

In Vitro Growth- and Encystation-Inhibitory Efficacies of Matcha Green Tea and Epigallocatechin Gallate Against Acanthameoba Castellanii.

Dickson A, Cooper E, Fakae LB, et al. — Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)

We examined the inhibitory effect of matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg; the most abundant catechin in tea) on the vegetative growth and encystation of Acanthamoeba castellanii T4 genotype. The …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 9×
2025Journal article

Comprehensive study of matcha foam formation: Physicochemical composition analysis and mechanisms impacting foaming properties.

Chen W, Chen J, Ni Z, et al. — Food chemistry

Tea foam is crucial for new food and drink innovations. This study examined nine types and grades of matcha, identifying Longjing 43 as a high-quality raw material for matcha with good foaming properties. Foam scanning, particle …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 9×
2022Journal article

Effect of Matcha green tea on cognitive functions and sleep quality in elderly adults with cognitive decline: a randomized controlled study over 12 months

Kazuhiko Uchida, Kohji Meno, Hideaki Suzuki, et al. — Alzheimer s & Dementia

… Nutrition is a pivotal factor in the prevention of dementia. Matcha green tea powder, which contains L‐theanine, caffeine, and epigallocatechin gallate, has the beneficial effects of each constituent on cognitive functions and mood. …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Determination of methylxanthines in tea samples by HPLC method

Timotej Jankech, Mária Maliarová, Nicholas Martinka — Nova Biotechnologica et Chimica

… method was applied to determine the content of methylxanthines in selected types of black and green teas available on the market. Of the black teas (tea bags), the highest concentration of theobromine was found in Ceylon tea (18.98 …

Observational (human)L-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 6×
2023Journal article

Polyphenol-fortified extruded sweet potato starch vermicelli: Slow-releasing polyphenols is the main factor that reduces the starch digestibility.

Li Y, Niu L, Wu L, et al. — International journal of biological macromolecules

… digestion and their correlation of ESPSV supplemented with matcha (MT), green tea extract (GTE), tea polyphenols (TP) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (at 1% polyphenol level) were discussed. Results showed that tea products in …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeFood products and applicationsCited 27×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Enhancing tea brewing with ultrasound: effects of temperature on antioxidant and antibacterial activities

Ayşenur Acar, Vildan Eyiz — Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization

… properties and antimicrobial activities of black, oolong, green, and matcha teas. Tea infusions were prepared using US treatment at two temperatures (45 °C and 90 °C) and compared with conventionally brewed samples. Antioxidant …

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunity
2026Journal article

Effects of Direct Covering with Different Shade Nets on The Tea Canopy Microenvironment and Flavonoid Composition of Tencha

LIU Yijie, CHEN Jiaying, FANG Qiting, YE Jianhui, JIN Zijing — DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

… affect the canopy microenvironment and flavonoid biosynthesis in tea plants remains unclear. In the present study, eight shade nets varying in material and color were applied to the tea cultivar ‘Longjing 43’ in the field to …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and quality
2024Journal article

Effectiveness of Matcha Tea Extract on Immune Functions of Cyclophosphamide induced- immunosuppression Rats

Amr A. Rizk, Naeem Mohammed Rabeh, Esraa M. Abou Elias — مجلة الاقتصاد المنزلي

Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea (Camellia sinensis) of the Tencha type and rich source antioxidant compounds. The existing study was proposed research the effect of aqueous extract of matcha tea toward Cyclophosphamide (CYP) - …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
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)

… throughout lifetime. Matcha is often acknowledged as the most aromatic type of tea and is considered to have the highest level of quality. It contains a significant amount of minerals, including fluoride. The aim of this study was to …

Randomized controlled trialSafety, contaminants and toxicitySkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and quality
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha consumption maintains attentional function following a mild acute psychological stress without affecting a feeling of fatigue: A randomized placebo-controlled study in young adults.

Baba Y, Kaneko T, Takihara T — Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.)

Tea is a beverage commonly consumed worldwide. Matcha is a type of green tea produced by drying and grinding tea leaves (Camellia sinensis L.) into a fine powder. Matcha contains catechin, theanine, and caffeine, which affect cognitive …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 29×

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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