MatchaDB

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.

Tip: use "quotes" for an exact phrase, OR between alternatives, and a minus to leave a word out, for example fluoride OR pesticide. Related words are matched too, so “EGCG” also finds “epigallocatechin.”

12 studies match for “catechins”

2025Journal articleFree to read

Influence of Matcha and Tea Catechins on the Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)-A Review of Patient Trials and Animal Studies.

Kosik-Bogacka DI, Piotrowska K — Nutrients

… to present studies concerning the influence of matcha extracts and epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) supplements on metabolic functions in the context of MAFLD in human and animal studies. The published data show promise. In both …

ReviewMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeCited 5×
2023Journal articleFree to read

The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies.

Sokary S, Al-Asmakh M, Zakaria Z, et al. — Current research in food science

Matcha is a powdered form of Japanese green tea that has been gaining global popularity recently. Matcha tea has various health benefits, including an enhancing effect on cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health, and anti-tumorogenesis.…

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 49×
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

… 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 scientific interest as a functional …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2024Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the Health Benefits of Matcha: A Comprehensive Review

Aleksandra Korn, Justyna Jędrzejczyk, Olga Łopacińska, et al. — Journal of Education Health and Sport

… database and Google Scholar, the following keywords were searched: "matcha", “catechin", "EGCG", “cognitive function”, “green tea” State of knowledge: Existing studies have demonstrated that matcha exhibits anticancer properties, …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 1×
2026Journal articleFree to read

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 Sport

… 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 polyphenols
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha (Camellia sinensis): Bioactive Constituents, Pharmacological Activities, and Emerging Therapeutic Applications — A Comprehensive Review

Rohit Chavan*1, Rashmi Khairnar2, Pratiksha Aher2, Siddhi Avhad2 — Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

… fraction of the leaf never leaves the cup, matcha delivers a different catechin dose, and a different physical form of that dose, than a brewed infusion or a milligram-standardised green tea extract (GTE) capsule ever could. Most …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha versus Coffee: Comparative Effects on Cognitive Performance, Stress Response and Cardiometabolic Health in Physically Active Individuals – A Narrative Review

Aleksandra Wojtera, Szymon Bojanowski, Marcelina Skajewska, et al. — Quality in Sport

… under conditions of psychological and subjective arousal. Matcha-derived catechins may influence blood pressure, glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Coffee consumption has been associated with …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2022Journal articleFree to read

Té matcha: Mecanismos moleculares y disminución de riesgo cardiovascular. Una revisión de la literatura.

Sofía González-Londoño, Juan-José Mora-Florez, María Isabel Viana-Viana, et al. — Salutem Scientia Spiritus

… exists in terms of the prevention of CVD risk, especially of flavonoids and catechins, supporting the regular consumption of this drink as a potential method for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, through various mechanisms of …

Systematic review / meta-analysisMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Impact of Matcha Green Tea on Human Health – Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Evidence, and Health Effects

Bartosz Wróbel, Lena Wójcik, Michał Filipski, et al. — Quality in Sport

… shade-grown Camellia sinensis, exhibits a unique biochemical profile rich in catechins (particularly EGCG), L-theanine, caffeine, and chlorophyll, distinguishing it from conventional green teas. This narrative review synthesizes …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2017Journal article

No Adverse Effects of Matcha Green Tea Powder on Metabolic and Physiological Responses during Running

Mark E. T. Willems, Julianne Doherty, Sam David Blacker — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

… the powder in Matcha green tea drinks ensures substantially higher intake of catechins and caffeine than normally brewed green tea. Green tea effects are commonly examined with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) or green tea extract with …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal article

Pendampingan Pembuatan Pangan Fungsional Camilan Antihipertensi "Matcha Chips Ubi Jalar" Di Desa Tanjung Pering

Annisa Amriani S, Rennie Puspa Novita, Nurfitriyana Nurfitriyana, et al. — Dedikatif Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular (PTM) dengan prevalensi tinggi di Indonesia dan erat kaitannya dengan pola konsumsi makanan tinggi natrium. Desa Tanjung Pering memiliki potensi komoditas lokal berupa ubi jalar yang…

Other / not statedCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2022Journal article

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 ethnopharmacology

… toxicity (LD50 = 0,4 mg/mL). The major compounds found in MHS were epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, rutin, kaempferol, and quercetin. Conclusions: This data draws attention to the fact that supplements with high content of …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureCited 14×

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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