MatchaDB

Research

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.”

64 studies match for “health benefit”

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

Abstract As a natural product with health benefits, tea powder (TP) is widely used in food processing field. In order to explore sensory evaluation, quality components and antioxidant activities among different types of TP, matcha TP, …

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

… and proteins. Studies indicate that matcha green tea may offer various health benefits, such as reducing the effects of aging, alleviating stress, and mitigating cognitive impairment. Furthermore, regular consumption of matcha tea …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
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

… oxidation during moderate-intensity exercise. These effects were seen across healthy adults and athletes, though study designs and matcha doses varied. Conclusions. Matcha green tea shows potential as a functional beverage supporting …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal articleFree to read

Ozoku Matcha – Premium Shade-Grown Green Tea for Energy & Antioxidants

Ozoku Matcha — Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

… and discarded, matcha is consumed in its entirety—meaning you get maximum benefits in every sip. 137x More Antioxidants Than Regular Green Tea One of the most compelling reasons to switch to Ozoku Matcha is its exceptional …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2024Journal article

Rapid determination of free amino acids and caffeine in matcha using near-infrared spectroscopy: A comparison of portable and benchtop systems

Ouyang Q, Liu L, Wang L, et al. — Journal of food composition and analysis : an official publication of the United Nations University, International Network of Food Data Systems

… is gaining popularity around the globe, because of its worthy compositions and health benefits. This work proposed to predict free amino acids (FAA) and caffeine contents in matcha using a portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system …

Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weight
2025PreprintFree to read

BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SPECIALTY TEA EXTRACTS FROM MULTISTAGE EXTRACTIONS USING SOLVENTS TREATMENTS

Emily Kipsura, Robert Koech, Simon Mwangi, et al. — bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

… especially the aerated product that has led to over flooding. Additionally, health benefits associated with diversified products such as green tea and extracts has elicited a lot of interests in both the industry and external players …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCognition, mood and stress
2024Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Review: Matcha Tea and Gut-Related Diseases: A Review on the Link Between Phenolic Acids and Gut Microbiomes

Jizhou Lei — eCommons (Cornell University)

… has gained worldwide popularity due to its particular fragrance and potential health benefits. Matcha tea contains various nutrients, such as catechins, caffeine, polyphenols, protein, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, fibers, etc. These …

ReviewCancerGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunity
2017Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Desenvolvimento de frozen yogurt contendo Camellia sinensis

Jaqueline Saracini — Institutional Repository of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (RIUT) (Federal University of Technology – Paraná)

The consumption of healthier foods has been growing worldwide. This increase is justified by the innumerable benefits they bring to human health because they are rich in vitamins, minerals and chemical constituents. In view of this fact, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2009Journal articleFree to read

Developing a Green Tea Based Natural Energy Drink

Natalie Ohanessian — DigitalCommons - CalPoly (California State Polytechnic University)

… b.) 50% Caffeine Green Tea…………………………………………………………….…..9 D. Green Tea and its Health Benefits…………………...………………………………9-13 a.) Polyphenols in Green Tea……………………………………….………………….9-10b.) Catechins in Green Tea……………………………………………..……………..…..11 c.) …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 1×
2009Journal article

HPLC Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Unfermented Products of Camellia Sinensis

Ana Belščak, Dunja Horžić, Draženka Komes, et al.

… of true tea (Camellia Sinensis) present a very popular beverage with potential health benefits. In this study, three types of unfermented tea were investigated – Pai mu tan superior (white tea) ; Jin zhen (yellow tea) and Matcha (green …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methods

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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