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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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359 studies match for “Matcha green tea”

2024Journal article

A comprehensive review of matcha: production, food application, potential health benefits, and gastrointestinal fate of main phenolics.

Ye JH, Fang QT, Zeng L, et al. — Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

Matcha, a powder processed from tea leaves, has a unique green tea flavor and appealing color, in addition to many other sought after functional properties for a wide range of formulated food applications (e.g., dairy products, bakery …

ReviewGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 33×
2016Journal articleFree to read

The odor of matcha (Japanese powdered green tea) as the base note of green tea leaves

Toshio Hasegawa, Yasutsugu Tsukumo, Takashi Fujita, et al. — International Journal of Tea Science

… reported the group of aroma constituents that characterize the odor of sencha (green tea made from leaves) which is similar to but distinct from the odor of commercially available matcha (Japanese green tea made from powder).This study, …

Chemical / analyticalCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 3×
2022Journal article

Effect of Green Tea and Tea Catechin on the Visual Motion Processing for Optokinetic Responses in Mice.

Sugita Y, Furukawa T — Neuroscience

In 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×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The combined effects of L-Carnitine and matcha green tea in the formulation of effervescent powder for weight loss management as a dietary supplement

Ajay Ramdas Nannar, Raosaheb S. Shendge, K. S. Salunkhe — BOHR Journal of Pharmaceutical Studies.

… body’s functioning. Thus, in this review, we discuss and study L-carnitine and matcha green tea as supplements without any side effects on our body.

ReviewMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2021Journal article

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 international

Heavy 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×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Cytotoxic effect of matcha green tea and green coffee on oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line. A comparative study

Naglaa Kamal, Noha Shaaban Shams — Ahram Canadian Dental Journal

Objectives: This study was performed to compare the cytotoxic effect of matcha green tea (MGT) and green coffee (GC) on tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSSC) cell line through the expression of p53 and Bcl-2 apoptotic genes. Materials and …

In vitro / cell studyCancerSkin, oral and dental
2024Journal articleFree to read

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

… imbalance. 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 …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Justification of the use of green tea "Matcha" in the production of functional confectionery

Zhanna Victorovna Novikova, Sophie Mikhailovna Sergeeva, A. D. Zakharova, et al. — Proceedings of the Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies

… confectionery product using non-traditional raw materials, which was chosen as Matcha green tea. Periodic reception of Matcha tea helps to preserve the healthy state of the human body, preventing the development of many diseases. …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 7×
2023Journal article

A review on matcha: Chemical composition, health benefits, with insights on its quality control by applying chemometrics and multi-omics.

Phuah YQ, Chang SK, Ng WJ, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… chemical composition, factors affecting quality and health benefits of matcha (Camellia sinensis), and the application of chemometrics and multi-omics in the science of matcha. The discussion primarily distinguishes between matcha …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×
2023Journal articleFree to read

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

Matcha gained popularity due to its health benefit as the awareness of the consumers' well-being increased. The product contains antioxidants, mainly catechin, and a unique taste. Matcha is commonly produced from Camelia sinensis var …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 18×
1997Journal article

[Effect of green tea (matcha) on gastrointestinal tract absorption of polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzofurans and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins in rats].

Morita K, Matsueda T, Iida T — Fukuoka igaku zasshi = Hukuoka acta medica

… dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) congeners, in male rats fed with powdered green tea (matcha). The rats were given a treatment diet containing 10% matcha for the first five days. Then, the animals were administered 4 g of 10% matcha …

Animal studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
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×
2026Journal articleFree to read

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

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

… searching for clean energy, better focus, and natural wellness solutions, matcha has emerged as a powerful superfood. Among the many options available today, Ozoku Matcha stands out as a premium-grade green tea powder crafted for …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2022Journal article

The use of matcha green tea in the development of a cupcake recipe

Ирина Сергеевна Клочкова, Евгения Владимировна Масленникова — Food processing industry

… населения. In the article, the authors consider the possibility of using matcha green tea in the technology of flour confectionery products on the example of cupcakes. Matcha green tea contains a large amount of tannins, caffeine, …

Food science / processingL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
2016Journal articleFree to read

The Powdering Process with a Set of Ceramic Mills for Green Tea Promoted Catechin Extraction and the ROS Inhibition Effect.

Fujioka K, Iwamoto T, Shima H, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

For serving green tea, there are two prominent methods: steeping the leaf or the powdered leaf (matcha style) in hot water. The purpose of the present study was to reveal chemical and functional differences before and after the powdering …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 47×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha – an ordinary tea or a superfood with remarkable health benefits? A review of human and animal studies

Julia Ziemińska, Michał Małek, Oktawia Wojtaszek, et al. — Quality in Sport

Introduction: Matcha is a powdered form of green tea, characterized by a high content of bioactive compounds, like catechins, caffeine, theanine and dietary fiber. By its unique cultivation and processing methods, matcha has attracted …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2020Journal articleFree to read

DEVELOPMENT OF DARK CHOCOLATE ENRICHED WITH MATCHA GREEN TEA (CAMELLIA SINENSIS)

Mine Gültekin‐Özgüven, İjlal Berktaş, Özlem Gönül, et al. — GIDA / THE JOURNAL OF FOOD

Dünya genelinde tüketiciler arasında en çok popüler olarak tüketilen gıda ürünlerinden biri çikolatadır ve tüketicilerin çikolatadan beklentileri giderek artmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, antioksidan aktivitesini arttırmak için maça yeşil…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsCited 4×
2020Journal articleFree to read

APLIKASI MATCHA GREEN TEA DAN SARI JERUK LEMON DALAM PRODUKSI SERABI SOLO DI UKM LINCO’S SOLO [MATCHA GREEN TEA AND LEMON JUICE APPLICATION OF SERABI SOLO PRODUCTION IN SME LINCO’S SOLO]

Esti Widowati, Gusti Fauza, Rizky Nugrahaningtyas, et al. — Jurnal Sinergitas PKM & CSR

… flavor and appearance variations. Concrete solutions to inhibit rancidity were matcha green tea because of poliphenol as an antioxidant. Matcha green tea addition and pasteurization improved Serabi Solo quality and inhibited rancidity. …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 1×

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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