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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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Matcha shows promise for diabetes, obesity, and gut microbiota disorders. Studies suggest a significant link between gut microbiota, metabolites, and obesity. Thus, matcha may have a positive impact on obesity by modulating gut microbiota…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightL-theanine and caffeineCited 18×Matcha tea contains only the softer parts of the tea leaves and is finely ground. Therefore, extraction of the flavanols for analysis by HPLC is possible by a simpler protocol compared to the ISO 14502-2 method. 21 different simplified…
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive compounds, health benefits, and production processes of two globally popular stimulant beverages: coffee and matcha. Both beverages are rich in bioactive compounds such as…
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×Matcha is a popular nutritious food ingredient with strong health benefits. The interplay between matcha and gluten is essential for developing high-quality matcha-noodles. Herein, the effects of matcha and its active components,…
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×An analysis of social media discussions reveals consumer shift to organic produce in wake of health concerns post pandemic. Americans are buying apples and spinach, Canadians have blueberries and raspberries on their list, Japanese can’t…
Observational (human)Market, culture and sustainabilityIntroduction: Matcha tea is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile; however, optimizing its bioactive potential through formulation and extraction conditions requires further investigation. This study tested the hypothesis that…
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×Lipid peroxidation-derived reactive carbonyl species (RCS) such as acrolein and 4-hydroxynonenal pose health risks. We characterized the RCS-scavenging reactions of tea catechins in an aqueous solution and in baked cake. Acrolein's…
Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 49×This study quantitatively evaluated the combined effects of water activity (Aw) and light exposure on the degradation kinetics and storage stability of major bioactive compounds in matcha. Matcha samples were stored under controlled water…
Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×This study investigated the synergistic effects of nanoselenium foliar fertilization, cultivar, altitude, and light exposure on matcha quality and functionality. Among 16 different cultivation treatments, the best quality matcha was found…
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 1×Matcha, a traditional Japanese green tea, has health-promoting effects. However, little is known about its bioactive components, except for polyphenols, caffeine, and amino acids. Here, we revealed the presence of diverse miRNAs, a type of…
Agronomy / cultivationCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×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×Abstract BACKGROUND In a study to explore the utilization of polyphenols in complex digestive systems, starch‐based vermicelli was employed as the carrier and matcha (MT) was used as the source of polyphenols. Four percent MT was extruded…
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeFood products and applicationsCited 9×Obesity is an increasingly severe global health problem, leading to chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders in both peripheral tissues and the central nervous system. Matcha is a powdered green tea, and it is very popular in recent…
Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 30×… as one of the latest superfood "discoveries."Like many of the other superfoods that have captured the attention of the West, matcha's newfound global popularity reflects what philosopher Lisa Heldke calls "cultural food …
Other / not statedAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityCognition, mood and stressCited 3×… temperature are important attributes that determine the shelf life of foods, particularly in powder form, whereas color is a key factor influencing consumer acceptance. As the popularity of matcha green tea powder is increasing, …
Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityCultivation and shadingMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×This study was realized to determine the effects of whey protein isolate (5% w/v) based edible coatings (WPC) containing different concentrations (3, 6, 9% w/v) of acai powder extract (AE) and matcha extract (ME) on oxidative and microbial…
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 33×The conventional process of commercial sterilization at 121 °C resulted in undesirable flavor, injured texture and fast starch digestion of fresh instant rice (FIR) with non-dehydration. In this study, tea products, such as instant green…
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 22×… in the effect of diet on human health, the effort to produce new and healthier foods also increases. Therefore, the aim of this thesis was to design enriched chocolate products. In total, six types of chocolate bars (white, matcha, …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCooked rice (CR) is a staple diet for many people, but exhibits the high glycemic index that makes it difficult to control the blood glucose. Herein, instant green tea (IGT), instant black tea (IBT) and matcha (Mat) (1, 2 and 3% w/w, rice…
In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×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×… of tea-flour food, aimed at regulating the release of glucose from starchy foods in the postprandial period. Six starches were chosen for internal composition analysis and hydrolysis studies in vitro. Corn starch, wheat starch, and …
In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 76×… from plant-associated microbes, highlighting the importance of considering foods and food products as meta-organisms. Overall, we describe a novel workflow for discovering relationships between individual food compounds and the …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 4×For high-value-added products such as matcha, scientific confirmation of the origin is essential for quality assurance and fraud prevention. In this study, three nondestructive analytical techniques, specifically fluorescence (FF),…
Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 3×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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