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.
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546 studies match for “tea”
Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness App Used With Matcha Green Tea in Generally Healthy Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Tanaka-Kanegae R, Yamada K, Cook CM, et al. — JMIR mHealth and uHealth… principles of mindful eating. These prototypes include matcha green tea and a mobile app that provides audio guidance for meditation during the preparation and consumption of the beverage (hereafter referred to as guided tea …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 1×Evaluation of the antiglycative and antioxidant activities of matcha tea.
Pannucci E, Della Posta S, Sbrocca I, et al. — Natural product researchMatcha tea is obtained from Camellia sinensis plants grown in the shade and is consumed as a whole powder of the leaves. Matcha is reported to have a high content of bioactive components, such as catechins and quercetin, which underlie …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 7×Dual effect of the herbal matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis L. kuntze) supplement in EA.hy926 endothelial cells and Artemia salina.
Silva TM, Fracasso DS, Vargas Visentin AP, et al. — Journal of ethnopharmacologyEthnopharmacological relevance: Matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) based-supplements have been widely used since they present a greater content of phenolic compounds than traditional green tea, which is popularly used in the treatment of …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 14×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… antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of powdered Matcha and bagged Sencha tea during in vitro digestion. Total phenols (TP), flavonoids (TF), flavanols (TFLA), antioxidant and antidiabetic (α-glucosidase inhibition) activity were …
In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 31×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… have shifted focus from simply enhancing lifespan to protecting health. Green tea is often limited in use because of poor bioavailability and disagreeable taste. However, milk is considered an ideal platform for the delivery of active …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 45×Hepatoprotective and nutraceutical effects of Spirulina platensis and Matcha green tea on Eimeria stiedae Infected Rabbits: An integrated in vivo and in silico approach.
Saleh MA, Khalil NW, Abdullah RH, et al. — Veterinary parasitology… the therapeutic potential of Spirulina platensis (SP) and Matcha green tea (MGT) in rabbits experimentally infected with Eimeria stiedae, focusing on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects. Sixty-three …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 1×Matcha Tea Quality and Functional Effects on Gut Microbiome: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Athanasios Gerasopoulos, Georgios Gerasopoulos, Evrydiki Giota, et al. — Food Reviews InternationalRecently, matcha tea (MT) -a finely powdered form of green tea- has successfully been emerged in the global beverage market. Among its health-promoting properties, the potential modulatory gut microbiome effect has gained increased …
Systematic review / meta-analysisAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×Effects of green tea, matcha tea and their components epigallocatechin gallate and quercetin on MCF‑7 and MDA-MB-231 breast carcinoma cells.
Schröder L, Marahrens P, Koch JG, et al. — Oncology reportsWe investigated the anticarcinogenic potential of green tea and its components epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and quercetin, as well as tamoxifen, on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-23 breast cancer cells. Using high-performance liquid chromatography, …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 76×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. — NutrientsBackground/objectives: Matcha tea is widely recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its health-promoting benefits depend on the gastrointestinal bioaccessibility of its phytochemicals. This study evaluated …
In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineGut and microbiomeEffects of different categories of tea powders incorporated into fresh noodles on quality, non-volatile metabolites, and aroma characteristics.
Li H, Chen X, Wang S, et al. — Food chemistry: XTea powder incorporation is a promising strategy for developing functional fresh noodles, but the effects of different tea powders on noodle quality and metabolic characteristics remain unclear. In this study, 20% of wheat flour was …
In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityThe 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… (different agitating rates and time) on the aroma and taste profiles of matcha tea were systematically investigated by the combination of untargeted metabolomics and chemometrics. The aroma profiles of matcha tea agitated at low rates …
Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 4×Effect of Green Tea and Tea Catechin on the Visual Motion Processing for Optokinetic Responses in Mice.
Sugita Y, Furukawa T — NeuroscienceIn general, catechins contained in green tea are believed to have positive effects on the human body and mental health. The intake of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenol in green tea, is known to be effective for retinal …
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 12×Effects of matcha tea extract on cell viability and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ expression on T47D breast cancer cells.
Keckstein S, Tilgener C, Jeschke U, et al. — Archives of gynecology and obstetrics… behavior of breast cancer cells after stimulation with matcha green tea extract (MTE). Methods: T47D cells were stimulated with MTE at concentrations of 5, 10 and 50 µg/ml. Cell viability was assessed using a WST-1 assay after …
Chemical / analyticalCancerCited 11×Changes and dynamics of the main quality components in tea leaves of 4 tea cultivars during the shading process
Zhi Hu, Xinzhuan Yao, Hufang Chen, et al. — Scientia HorticulturaeAgronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 17×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)… alternative to dairy products. This study examined the effect of 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 …
Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryNovel 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… limitation and therefore it investigated, for the first time, matcha green tea (MGT) as novel extracted material to synthesise green TiO2 photocatalyst from three weighted powders of first harvest (GF1, GF2, GF3) and second harvest …
Food science / processingMetabolism and weightCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityThe 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 qualitySynchronous 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… (AA) and total phenolic content (TPC) variations of different kinds of teas depending on the infusion temperature and time by using synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy (SFS) combined chemometrics as a rapid method. In this …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×Changes in the nitrogen footprint of green tea consumption in Japan from 1965 to 2016.
Hirono Y, Sano T, Eguchi S — Environmental science and pollution research internationalHeavy application of nitrogen (N) in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)) plantations causes various environmental problems. To date, studies on N flows have been limited to the tea plantation level, but the crucial drivers of N flows are …
ReviewCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 12×Green Tea Attenuates the Particulate Matter (PM)2.5-Exposed Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction through Regulation of Intestinal Microenvironment and Hormonal Changes.
Kim JM, Lee HL, Go MJ, et al. — Journal of microbiology and biotechnology… This study was estimated to confirm the regulatory activity of green tea against chronic PM2.5 exposure-induced abnormal gut-brain axis (GBA) in BALB/c mice. The green tea, as an aqueous extract of matcha (EM), ameliorated the …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×Effect shading intensity on color, chemical composition, and sensory evaluation of green tea (Camelia sinensis var Assamica)
Manikharda Manikharda, Veny Elfionna Shofi, Benedicta Khrisnarestri Betari, et al. — Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences… var assamica is primarily cultivated. Both varieties have different flavors of teas due to genetic differences and cultivation techniques. In tea cultivation, shading is one of the important practices to increase the quality of matcha. …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×ROLE OF MATCHA GREEN TEA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS: A REVIEW
Ayush Dahiwade, Ashita Ritesh Kalaskar, Amit R. Parate, et al. — International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy… abundantly in the naturally occurring ayurvedic formulation, matcha green tea (MGT). This article aims to provide information about molecular pathways involved in the etiopathogenesis of OSMF and a hypothesis on how these pathways …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsEffect of Green Tea Phytochemicals on Mood and Cognition.
Dietz C, Dekker M — Current pharmaceutical designBackground: Green tea is traditionally known to induce mental clarity, cognitive function, physical activation and relaxation. Recently, a special green tea, matcha tea, is rapidly gaining popularity throughout the world and is frequently …
ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 70×Understanding the role of green tea and matcha consumption in cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes: Insights from a Saudi Arabian population
Faisal Alsenani, Nasser Alotaiq, Doni Dermawan, et al. — Human Nutrition & Metabolism… consumption patterns, health perceptions, and demographic correlates of green tea and matcha consumption in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their implications for cardiovascular health, obesity, and diabetes management. A survey was conducted …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 5×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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