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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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11 studies match for “character roles”

2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the effect of chia seeds and matcha tea on growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and gene expression on New Zealand rabbits.

Mohamed AAA, Soliman ASH, Mourad SS — Scientific reports

… the end of this experiment, we studied growth performance, metabolism, carcass characteristics, and some gene expression related to the growth factor family, hepatic metabolism, lipid profile, iron storage, and one of the endoplasmic …

Food science / processingCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2022Journal articleFree to read

An exploratory to analysis the effects of the dirrerent roles of mathca on lipid metabolism and intestinal flora regulation between normal and diabetic mice fed a high-fat diet

Jun Liu, Qiang Li, Rong Tan — Food Science and Technology

… the balance of lipid metabolism and intestinal flora according to different character of host, and is a valuable addition to develop functional food.

Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 5×
2024Journal articleFree to read

A comprehensive metabolomics analysis of volatile and non-volatile compounds in matcha processed from different tea varieties.

Huang D, Chen X, Tan R, et al. — Food chemistry: X

Tea varieties play a crucial role on the quality formation of matcha. This research aimed to examine the impact of four specific tea plant varieties (Okumidori, Longjing 43, Zhongcha108, and E'Cha 1) on various aspects of matcha, including…

Chemical / analyticalMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 38×
2021Journal article

Catechins in green tea powder (matcha) are heat-stable scavengers of acrolein, a lipid peroxide-derived reactive carbonyl species.

Sugimoto K, Matsuoka Y, Sakai K, et al. — Food chemistry

… species (RCS) such as acrolein and 4-hydroxynonenal pose health risks. We characterized the RCS-scavenging reactions of tea catechins in an aqueous solution and in baked cake. Acrolein's reaction with each of the major tea catechins …

Other / not statedMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 49×
2024Journal articleFree to read

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 Pharmacy

… (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 available have been …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

Elemental Composition of Japanese Matcha Powder and Infusions—Potential Role as a Functional Food in Metabolic Health

Kinga Szymczykowska, Patrycja Kupnicka, Karolina Skonieczna‐Żydecka, et al. — Beverages

Matcha tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) is a Japanese powdered green tea characterized by an exceptionally high content of health-promoting compounds. It is produced by shading the tea plants for 21 days prior to harvesting. It can be …

Food science / processingMetabolism and weightProcessing, milling and qualityCultivation and shading
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
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.

… approach to ensure alignment between consumer needs and the technical characteristics of the “Matcha Boy” beverage product, playing a crucial role in translating the voice of the customer (VoC) into measurable decision-making …

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

Yerba mate i matcha – ziołowe napary jako trendy w zdrowym stylu życia: badania naukowe, tradycje kulturowe i praktyki kulinarne

Joanna Gil, Ewa Godos — Medycyna Nowożytna

… for centuries by the Guarani Indians as a sacred herb and source of energy, is characterized by a complex chemical composition, including purine alkaloids, polyphenols, and saponins, which exhibit antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunity
2025Thesis or dissertation

Metody zpracování a analýzy bioaktivních látek v potravinách a nápojích

Sali Muriqi — Digitální knihovna Univerzity Pardubice (Univerzity Pardubice)

… in matcha tea, as well as the role of vibratory grinding time on the physical characteristics and phenolic bioaccessibility of carob powder. The third and last area of focus was the impact of brewing and drying techniques on the quality …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCognition, mood and stress

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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