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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328 studies match for “Polyphenols”
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 & PharmacotherapeuticsChildhood malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies pose significant global health challenges, often due to the low palatability of conventional vitamin supplements. This project introduces "Nutraceutical Chocolate: A Novel Delivery…
Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryThe 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 qualityMatcha Improves Metabolic Imbalance-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction.
Kim JM, Lee U, Kang JY, et al. — Oxidative medicine and cellular longevityThis study was conducted to assess the protective effect of extract of match (EM) on high-fat diet- (HFD-) induced cognitive deficits in male C57BL/6 mice. It was found that EM improved glucose tolerance status by measuring OGTT and IPGTT…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityCited 28×Synchronous 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… The aim of this study is to monitor the antioxidant activity (AA) and total phenolic content (TPC) variations of different kinds of teas depending on the infusion temperature and time by using synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsAuthenticity and analytical methodsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 10×Evaluation of ethanol-based extraction conditions of sorghum bran bioactive compounds with downstream anti-proliferative properties in human cancer cells.
Cox S, Noronha L, Herald T, et al. — Heliyon… green tea have been extensively studied for anticancer properties, while high polyphenol sorghum has not received the same attention. Some bioactive compounds in Sorghum bicolor with anticancer activity have been identified, indicating …
In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×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… fluctuate in several shading intensities. In corresponding to the decreasing phenolic (from 50.78 to 46.09 mgGAE/g) and flavonoid content (from 41.89 to 15.15 mgQE/g) of the matcha in higher shading (from 0% and 90% shading, …
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 PharmacyOral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic premalignant condition of the mucosa of the oral cavity characterised by a severe burning sensation and a gradual decrease in mouth opening due to underlying fibrosis. Therapeutic medications…
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsThe Effect of Matcha Ingestion on Medicine Students in Al-Madina Al-Munawara
Faris Merghani A Elmahdi, Esraa T Niazy, Fawzyah M Taher, et al. — International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)Background: Matcha, a powdered form of green tea, is acclaimed for its high antioxidant content and numerous potential health benefits. This study aims to investigate the effects of regular Matcha consumption on mood, stress levels, and…
Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood 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… these perceptions align with existing literature on the health benefits of polyphenols and caffeine found in green tea and matcha, there were notable disparities in consumption patterns, with many participants reporting infrequent …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 5×Matcha green tea (MGT) inhibits the propagation of cancer stem cells (CSCs), by targeting mitochondrial metabolism, glycolysis and multiple cell signalling pathways.
Bonuccelli G, Sotgia F, Lisanti MP — AgingMatcha green tea (MGT) is a natural product that is currently used as a dietary supplement and may have significant anti-cancer properties. However, the molecular mechanism(s) underpinning its potential health benefits remain largely…
In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerCited 66×Anxiolytic-like effects using adult zebrafish, bioaccessibility and phenolic profile of matcha and sugarcane beverages.
Tavares TRP, De Menezes FL, De Brito Araújo AJ, et al. — Nutritional neuroscience… and toxicological analyses, as well as the in vitro bioactivity and total phenolic content TPC. Initially, three beverage bases with matcha and sugarcane juice were tested. Based on the positive anxiolytic-like effects, the …
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsMatcha alleviates sneezing response in a murine model of allergic rhinitis.
Ogata S, Uda N, Miura K, et al. — NPJ science of foodMatcha, a traditional Japanese tea, has been implicated in various health effects. Herein, we investigated the impact of Matcha on allergic rhinitis by employing an allergen-induced nasal inflammation model in mice. Allergen-induced…
Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCognition, mood and stressMatcha green tea attenuates acrylamide-induced cerebellar damage in rats: Biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical study.
Essawy AS, Abo Elkhair DM — Tissue & cellIn industry, acrylamide (ACR) is generated by heating tobacco and carbohydrate-rich foods. In the past decade, ACR neurotoxicity has become a growing concern. This study examined matcha green tea (MAT)'s protective effect against…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerNature's touch in the laboratory: eco-friendly and green dual-mode UV-vis and smartphone RGB analysis of procaine in pharmaceuticals using a non-heated aqueous matcha green tea extract.
Yardımcı B — Analytical methods : advancing methods and applications… was found to offer an easy method for eliminating Fe3+ interference. The total phenolic content of MTE was quantitatively determined using a Folin-Ciocalteu procedure to standardize the MTE.
Chemical / analyticalAuthenticity and analytical methodsAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingQuality analysis and antioxidant activity of different types of tea powder
Yutong Ye, Zeyi Ai, Ronglin Li, et al. — Food Production Processing and NutritionAbstract 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×Effects of three-week intake of Matcha green tea powder on heart rate variability metrics
Mark E. T. Willems, Cameron Thomas Foster — Dietary Supplements and NutraceuticalsIntroduction: Compared to other green teas, higher intake of multiple phytochemicals is achieved with Matcha green tea consumption. Green tea consumption is known to have metabolic effects but is also consumed for supposed calming effects.…
Randomized controlled trialMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×Retrospecting the Antioxidant Activity of Japanese Matcha Green Tea–Lack of Enthusiasm?
Iyyakkannu Sivanesan, Judy Gopal, Manikandan Muthu, et al. — Applied Sciences… Japanese tea that is said to possess ten times higher bioactive components and polyphenols than that of conventional green teas. Matcha is remotely popular among the global community and meagerly researched and infamous among the …
ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×The effects of the aqueous extract and residue of Matcha on the antioxidant status and lipid and glucose levels in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Xu P, Ying L, Hong G, et al. — Food & functionMatcha is a kind of powdered green tea produced by grinding with a stone mill. In the present study, the preventive effects of the aqueous extract (water-soluble) and residue (water-insoluble) of Matcha on the antioxidant status and lipid…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 37×Green Tea Polyphenols in Allergic Remedies
Hirofumi Tachibana — CRC Press eBooks… proteins, and nucleic acids, resulting 9.1 Introduction 177 9.2 Green Tea Polyphenols and Arginine-Induced Renal Failure 178 9.3 (–)-Epicatechin 3-O-Gallate and ONOO--Mediated Renal Damage 181 9.4 (–)-Epigallocatechin 3-O-Gallate and …
Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInfluence of continued ingestion of matcha on emotional behaviors after social stress in mice.
Monobe M, Nomura S, Ema K, et al. — Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistryMatcha has high contents of theanine, caffeine, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Among these, theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses, although this effect is disturbed by caffeine and EGCG. It was reported…
Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 22×Comparison of culinary and ceremonial matcha green teas: relationship between phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties
Haley M. White, Bailey R. Meyer, Jared D. McCormack, et al. — Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization… compared to other types of green tea, so this study evaluated the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, catechin composition, total chlorophyll levels, caffeine concentrations, and antioxidant properties of hot water extracts …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 3×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×Effects of matcha tea extract on cell viability and estrogen receptor-β expression on MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
Keckstein S, Tilgener C, Jeschke U, et al. — Archives of gynecology and obstetricsPurpose: In the following work, we investigated the effect of matcha green tea extract (MTE) on MCF-7 breast cancer cell viability and estrogen receptor-beta expression (ERβ). Methods: MCF-7 cells were stimulated with MTE at concentrations…
Chemical / analyticalCancerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 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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