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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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169 studies match for “gin”

2021Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Light Intensity and Spectral Composition on the Transcriptome Profiles of Leaves in Shade Grown Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis L.) and Regulatory Network of Flavonoid Biosynthesis.

Ye JH, Lv YQ, Liu SR, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… with TFG content (p < 0.05). This work provides a potential route of changing light intensity and spectral composition in the field to alter the compositions of flavor substances in tea leaves and regulate plant growth, which is …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 78×
2026Journal articleFree to read

A CE/TA-stratified systematic review and evidence map of matcha and green tea bioactives in endocrine stress regulation: testosterone, cortisol, and the T:C ratio.

Alanazi A, Alanzi R, Abdo AAA — Frontiers in nutrition

… for this problem already exists: the caffeine-plus-EGCG-to-L-theanine-plus-arginine (CE/TA) molar ratio, developed by Unno and colleagues for matcha and Japanese green-tea preparations, together with an indicative screening threshold. …

Systematic review / meta-analysisCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Review of Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Applications.

Sławińska P, Raczkowska E — Nutrients

Matcha, a finely milled powdered green tea originating from Japan, is characterized by a unique cultivation method in which tea plants are shaded prior to harvest. This practice enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
2024Journal article

Comparative study of the anti-inflammatory activity of etoricoxib and Matcha green tea against acute kidney injury induced by gamma radiation in rats.

Khateeb S, Taha EFS — International journal of radiation biology

… of ETO and MG, as well as assessing their antioxidant activity, radical scavenging capacity, reducing power, and total antioxidant capacity. Kidney function was assessed through serum creatinine and urea levels. Oxidative stress markers, …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 8×
2019Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Pengaruh kelembaban udara (RH) dan lama penyimpanan terhadap sifat fisikokimia dan aktivitas antioksidan puding teh hijau instan

Dwi Rexy Akbar — Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya Repository (Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya)

Puding instan merupakan campuran beberapa bahan pembentuk gel yang dapat membentuk gel dengan tekstur yang kokoh serta dapat diterima tetapi dengan waktu penyiapan yang singkat. Mutu puding instan dapat ditingkatkan dengan menambahkan…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and quality
2016Journal articleFree to read

Właściwości antyoksydacyjne herbaty Matcha

Mateusz Borkowski, Paweł Piszcz, Bronisław K. Głód — RepoS (Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczo-Humanistycznego w Siedlcach)

W ostatnich latach zwiększyło się zainteresowanie antyoksydantami i ich wpływem na organizm człowieka. Antyoksydanty są to związki występujące w małych stężeniach, które posiadają właściwości chroniące przed szkodliwym wpływem rodników.…

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methods
2022Journal articleFree to read

Matcha green tea targets the gut-liver axis to alleviate obesity and metabolic disorders induced by a high-fat diet.

Wang Y, Yu Y, Ding L, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

… global health problem, leading to many metabolic syndromes. As the emerging food additive rich in tea polyphenols, theanine, caffeine, and so on, matcha green tea has gained more and more popularity for its outstanding potential …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 22×
2026Journal article

Dietary Beverages and Cutaneous Health: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Practical Implications for Dermatologists.

Unsal G, Karadag AS, Hoenig LJ — Clinics in dermatology

… shows mixed observational and Mendelian randomization findings for skin aging and melanoma. For green tea, randomized acne studies show benefit mainly with topical extract, whereas oral effects are limited; matcha remains supported …

Systematic review / meta-analysisCancerSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Detection and classification of microplastics in green tea using SERS with gold nanoparticle substrates integrating chemometrics and deep learning.

Joshi R, Adhikari S, Lee D, et al. — Current research in food science

… but it remains vulnerable to microplastic contamination during packaging and processing. Microplastics such as polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pose potential risks to human health and food safety, …

Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 11×
2023Journal article

Matcha-silver nanoparticles reduce gamma radiation-induced oxidative and inflammatory responses by activating SIRT1 and NLRP-3 signaling pathways in the Wistar rat spleen.

Hamed NS, Taha EFS, Khateeb S — Cell biochemistry and function

… Using zetasizer analysis, the surface charge, particle size, and radical scavenging DPPH assay of M‐AgNPs were also examined. Biocompatibility and cytotoxicity were analyzed by MTT assay, and the IC 50 was calculated. Four groups of 24 …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 11×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Beyond Composition: Processing-Driven Transformations and Functional Trade-Offs of Matcha Tea in Foods.

Onder A, Warda M, Yılmaz O, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… for sensory quality, safety, and gastrointestinal release are discussed. Emerging findings on gut microbiota modulation and omics-based approaches are also highlighted. Collectively, the available evidence indicates that the functional …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2009Journal articleFree to read

Developing a Green Tea Based Natural Energy Drink

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

… b.) Matcha Green Tea As an Added Energy Source…………………………………..14-16 c.) Ginseng as an Added Energy Source……………………………………………...16-17 F. Natural Sweeteners Being Utilized………………………………………………..…18-19 a.) …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 1×
2021Journal article

Catechins in green tea powder (matcha) are heat-stable scavengers of acrolein, a lipid peroxide-derived reactive carbonyl species.

Sugimoto K, Matsuoka Y, Sakai K, et al. — Food chemistry

… 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 reaction with each of the major tea catechins (epicatechin, …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 49×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Tea Powder on the Cooking Properties, Antioxidative Potential and Volatile Profiles of Dried Noodles.

Kayama K, Wei R, Zhang Y, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… noodles (BTN). The results of the 1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity (10.84-95%), 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) free scavenging activity (2.03-92.23%), and total phenolic content …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 14×
2018Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Primerjava antioksidativne učinkovitosti in skupnih fenolih spojin v zelenem in matcha čaju

Ana Štravs — Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)

V okviru diplomskega dela smo dolocali antioksidativno ucinkovitost (AOU) in vsebnost skupnih fenolnih spojin (SF) v zelenem in matcha caju. Preverili smo, kako razlicni nacini priprave cajev vplivajo na AOU in vsebnost skupnih fenolnih…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal article

Synergistic Effects of Nanoselenium and Environmental Factors on the Quality, Antioxidant Activity, and Gut Health Benefits of Matcha.

Fang Q, Tong Z, Liu Y, et al. — Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

… that selenium-enriched matcha had higher 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging activity compared with regular matcha. In vivo selenium biofortification enhanced glutathione peroxidase activity and reduced the malondialdehyde content …

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeCited 1×
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)

… pathogenic microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aureginosa, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis. The experimental sensor methodology was based on the detection of H2O2 by analysis of …

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)

… 15% berry substitution (Mix) as optimal, with overall acceptability scores ranging from 8.28 to 8.32 across all extraction temperatures. Sensory evaluation using a 9-point hedonic scale (n = 50) identified 15% berry substitution (Mix) as …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
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

… to the studied plant extracts demonstrating the lowest MIC values ranging from 0.06 to 0.27 mg GAE/mL. Green tea extracts showed the strongest TAC and antibacterial activity. These findings highlight the potential of tea and …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 17×
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)

… observed in phenolic compound contents and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging activity values. Concerning cookies supplemented with matcha tea, the total phenolic compound content raised from 1.0 to 4.8 mg gallic acid equivalent/g …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsMetabolism and weightCited 12×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Effect of storage temperature on the antioxidant activity and catechins stability of Matcha (Camellia sinensis).

Kim JM, Kang JY, Park SK, et al. — Food science and biotechnology

… decreased with increasing temperature and time. ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities decreased with the increase in storage temperature and time. The content of catechins such as epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 39×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Cosmeceutical Potential of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extracts Obtained with Green Solvents.

Gaweł-Bęben K, Szczepanik M, Szczeblewski P, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… regression modeling with leave-one-out cross-validation. Both botanical origin and extraction solvent markedly shaped the composition and biological activity of the extracts, and neither was universally optimal. The matcha 50% PG …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalAuthenticity and analytical methods
2024Journal articleFree to read

The application of untargeted metabolomics coupled with chemometrics for the analysis of agitation effects on the sensory profiles of matcha tea.

Li S, Tian H, Zhu G, et al. — Current research in food science

… has the potential to affect the sensory profiles of matcha tea by changing aroma and taste substances. • Aroma profiles of matcha tea agitated at low rates and for 30 s are richness. • Effect of agitating rates on matcha tea …

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 4×
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

… antioxidant-rich dark chocolate specifically for pediatric consumption. Leveraging chocolate's inherent appeal as a delivery system, this formulation provides a palatable and convenient source of essential nutrients and bioactive …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory

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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