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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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19 studies match for “active ingredients”

2020Journal article

Effects of matcha and its active components on the structure and rheological properties of gluten

Zipeng Liu, Jin Chen, Bo Zheng, et al. — LWT

… developing high-quality matcha-noodles. Herein, the effects of matcha and its active components, l-theanine and tea polyphenol, on the structural and rheological properties of gluten had been investigated. The results showed that matcha …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The Content of Bioactive Compounds and Technological Properties of Matcha Green Tea and Its Application in the Design of Functional Beverages.

Najman K, Sadowska A, Wolińska M, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… intended for both "hot" and "cold" consumption. It is a rich source of bioactive ingredients, thanks to which it has strong antioxidant properties. In this research, an organoleptic evaluation was carried out, and the physical …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2026Journal articleFree to read

From coffee to matcha: decoding the multidimensional competence of matcha as a sustainable and health-promoting coffee substitute.

Hu H, Zhang H, Liu Z, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the bioactive compounds, health benefits, and production processes of two globally popular stimulant beverages: coffee and matcha. Both beverages are rich in bioactive compounds such as …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
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

… enhances the accumulation of chlorophyll, caffeine, L-theanine, and other bioactive compounds. In addition, specialized post-harvest processing, including careful hand-picking, gentle steaming, drying, and traditional stone grinding, …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 2×
2019Journal articleFree to read

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

… while high polyphenol sorghum has not received the same attention. Some bioactive compounds in Sorghum bicolor with anticancer activity have been identified, indicating the further need for research and screening methods of high …

In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×
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)

… given to the effects of food processing and matrix interactions on matcha bioactives. This review critically synthesizes current evidence on the processing-induced transformation, stability, and digestive bioaccessibility of key matcha …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 1×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Matcha Green Tea Powder on Cognitive Functions of Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals.

Sakurai K, Shen C, Ezaki Y, et al. — Nutrients

Matcha Green Tea Powder contains a variety of active ingredients beneficial to health, such as tea catechins, lutein and vitamin K. It is also known that these ingredients confer benefits upon cognitive functions of elderly people. …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Phytochemical Analysis on Matcha Product Content in Gorontalo City

Fitra Nur Aini Idrus, Sunarto Kadir, Moh. Rivai Nakoe — International Journal of Health Economics and Social Sciences (IJHESS)

Matcha is known to have a high content of bioactive compounds compared to regular green tea. This is because matcha is consumed in the form of a whole powder, so that all the compounds in tea leaves are also consumed. In Gorontalo City, …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities.

Aleid NAM, Alhomaid RM, Ali RFM, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

… tea is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile; however, optimizing its bioactive potential through formulation and extraction conditions requires further investigation. This study tested the hypothesis that strawberry powder creates …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×
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

… provides a palatable and convenient source of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Our nutraceutical chocolate integrates a synergistic blend of nine natural herbal powders known for their rich vitamin and antioxidant …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2025Journal articleFree to read

PROSPECTS FOR SPA DESSERTS AS FUNCTIONAL FOODS WITH COLLAGEN, MATCHA, AND NATURAL FLAVOR

Solomiia Sychevska — Перспективи та інновації науки

… as an element of functional nutrition based on the use of natural biologically active components -collagen, matcha, and natural aromatic substances.The physiological properties of collagen as a structural protein that improves the …

Observational (human)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensory
2023Journal articleFree to read

Quality Characteristics of Milk Caramel Added with Different Amount of Matcha

Yoon-Jeong Pi, Hye Hyun Yoon — Culinary Science & Hospitality Research

The basic ingredients of milk caramel are mainly dairy products and sugars, which inevitably reduce its health functionality. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a dessert with excellent health functionality by adding …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Penerapan Metode Quality Function Deployment dalam Pengembangan Produk Minuman “Matcha Boy”

Ivan Abraham, Rifky Maulana, Samuel Kevin Sihombing, et al. — Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora.

… affordable pricing, and fast and friendly service, while menu variety and attractive packaging design serve as supporting factors to strengthen brand image and enhance consumer experience. The development of the House of Quality (HoQ) …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsAroma, flavor and sensory
2026Journal articleFree to read

Kopi Coklat Enterprise

Muhammad Zamdanil Ali Mohammad Danil, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Zailani, Muhammad Naufal Izuddin Ahirunnisham — UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

… coffee, and seasonal specialty beverages prepared using carefully selected ingredients. The company was founded with the objective of delivering delicious beverages while creating memorable experiences through professional beverage …

Observational (human)Food products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainabilityMetabolism and weight
2025PreprintFree to read

BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SPECIALTY TEA EXTRACTS FROM MULTISTAGE EXTRACTIONS USING SOLVENTS TREATMENTS

Emily Kipsura, Robert Koech, Simon Mwangi, et al. — bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

… This study confirmed that specialty tea extracts are a promising source of bioactive compounds, suggesting they could be very attractive for use as dietary supplements, cosmetic ingredients and in food industries.

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCognition, mood and stress
2025Journal article

Characterisation of Matcha Tea Effects on Yoghurt Quality

Ernesta Trečiokienė, Jurgita Mikašauskaitė, Jolita Rupeikienė

… benefits. Among these, yoghurt is widely consumed and often enhanced with bioactive plant-based ingredients. This study investigates the impact of matcha tea powder, a green tea derivative known for its rich antioxidant profile, on the …

Food science / processingProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsAntioxidants and polyphenols
2020Journal articleFree to read

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 Science

Tea 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 applications

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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