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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296 studies match for “tea polyphenol”
Enhancing nutritional and functional properties of rice starch by modification with Matcha extract.
Cetin-Babaoglu H, Aydın H, Kumas R, et al. — Food science & nutrition… this study is to increase the functionality of rice starch by modifying matcha tea extract and to determine the effect on some physicochemical properties and starch digestibility. According to the data analyzed, treatment with matcha …
Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 8×Matcha 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×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. — HeliyonCertain foods such as turmeric and 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 …
In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×Spilling the Beans on Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate
P.K. Newby — Food and nutritionAbstract This chapter examines coffee, tea, and chocolate, including their nutritional benefits, health effects, and use in both traditional cultures and today’s world. Coffee is the world’s primary source of caffeine and may raise LDL …
Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureThe Neuroscience Behind Tea’s Effects on Mental Health
Derick E. VergneTea compounds may benefit mood and sleep by acting on shared neurotransmitter pathways. Low-caffeine green tea has been shown to improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in older and middle-aged adults. Matcha components may modulate fear …
Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineThe 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 applicationsDifferent Types of Tea: Chemical Composition, Analytical Methods and Authenticity
Ulrich H. Engelhardt — Reference series in phytochemistryNot classified (no abstract)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×Matcha 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 stressImproved Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Dietary Fiber from Matcha Tea Fermented by Trichoderma Viride
Yanli Deng, Nanhuan Huang, Long Ruan, et al. — SSRN Electronic JournalNot classified (no abstract)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsThe 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… lipids, 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 …
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 phenolic content and antioxidant activity of matcha, green leaf and white leaf tea infusions
Maria Sielicka, Eylul Isik, Julia Szulc — Bulgarian Portal for Open ScienceTea infusion, as a valuable source of bioactive compounds, substantially contributes to daily polyphenols intake. Among green teas, matcha, which is grounded Tencha tea grown under shaded conditions, gains popularity not only as an …
Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingFood products and applicationsStirred media mill: A novel efficient technology for improving the physicochemical properties and aroma of matcha
Deyu Jiang, Lizhen Deng, Taotao Dai, et al. — Powder TechnologySensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 12×Exploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review
Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and SportIntroduction: Matcha, a finely powdered form of green tea, has recently gained global popularity due to its vibrant green color, distinctive taste, and versatile applications in various food products. Despite its promising nutritional …
Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×Can you enhance exercise-induced fat oxidation with green tea drinking?
Mark E. T. Willems — ChiPrints (University of Chichester)Green tea is associated with health benefits. Some studies showed enhanced exercise-induced fat oxidation with intake of capsulated green tea components, primarily with epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, but that effect was never observed with …
ReviewMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits
Justin Roberts, Henry C. ChungNot classified (no abstract)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAn Experiment Comparing the Effect of Tea (Camellia sinensis) Types as an Arab-habit on Individual and Pathogenic-bacteria, at High-altitude Area, Taif, KSA, "VISION 2030"
Authors not listed — Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical SciencesThis paper was carried out for "An experiment comparing the effect of tea (T) (Camellia sinensis) types as an Arab-habit (AH) on individual and pathogenic-bacteria (PB) at high-altitude (HA) area, Taif, KSA, "VISION 2030"".Boiling water T …
Other / not statedGut and microbiomeAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×The Effects of Matcha on the Functioning of Selected Body Systems: A Literature Review
Aleksandra Sado, Bartłomiej P. Lisik, Sylwia Kozieł-Kwit, et al. — Journal of Education Health and SportMatcha, a powdered green tea originating from Japan, is a rich source of polyphenols, catechins, L-theanine, caffeine, vitamins, and minerals. This review summarizes current evidence regarding the potential effects of matcha consumption on …
Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenolsPengaruh Tingkat Ketuaan Daun Terhadap Karakteristik Teh Herbal Matcha Tenggulun (Protium javanicum Burm.F.)
Hasbi Rohiqi, Ni Luh Ari Yusasrini, Gak Diah Puspawati — Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Pangan (ITEPA)… determine the effect of leaf maturity on the characteristics of matcha herbal tea tenggulun leaf and to determine the right level of leaf maturity which can produce matcha herbal tea tenggulun leaf with the best characteristics. This …
Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 6×Analysis of Functional Compounds in Matcha by Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Kengo Hori, Yuki Kurauchi, Shunsuke Kotani, et al. — Scientia Pharmaceutica… and gallocatechin were quantified. Analysis of matcha and normal green tea powder suggested the possibility of distinguishing between matcha and green tea powder by the ratio of caffeine content and total catechins content. The …
Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×Food chemistry: Matcha green tea packs the antioxidants
Authors not listed — Science NewsNot classified (no abstract)Antioxidants and polyphenolsPressurized Solvent Extraction with Ethyl Acetate and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Selected Conazole Fungicides in Matcha.
Raina-Fulton R, Mohamad AA — Toxics… of the extracts showed that pigment was removed from matcha, a powdered green tea sample. Pressurized solvent extraction with in-cell clean-up can be utilized to remove pigments from powdered samples such as nutraceuticals. Average …
Chemical / analyticalSafety, contaminants and toxicityProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 18×Analysis of Variations in Matcha Components Across Different Brands on the Tunisian Market
Authors not listed — Acta Scientifci Nutritional HealthMatcha is a powdered green tea from the Camellia sinensis L. plant, intended for both hot and cold drinking.Selecting the right matcha is crucial to its manufacture.This study organoleptically and physicochemically evaluated three types of …
Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 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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