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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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48 studies match for “food quality control”

2023Journal article

A review on matcha: Chemical composition, health benefits, with insights on its quality control by applying chemometrics and multi-omics.

Phuah YQ, Chang SK, Ng WJ, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… the origin, manufacturing process, chemical composition, factors affecting quality and health benefits of matcha (Camellia sinensis), and the application of chemometrics and multi-omics in the science of matcha. The discussion …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 39×
2019Journal article

Evaluation of matcha tea quality index using portable NIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometric algorithms.

Wang J, Zareef M, He P, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… for prediction of tea polyphenols and amino acids in order to index matcha tea quality. RESULTS Spectral data were preprocessed by standard normal variate (SNV), mean center (MC) and first‐order derivative (1 st D) tests. The data were …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 114×
2020Journal article

Effects of tea products on in vitro starch digestibility and eating quality of cooked rice using domestic cooking method.

Fu T, Niu L, Li Y, et al. — Food & function

… many people, but exhibits the high glycemic index that makes it difficult to control the blood glucose. Herein, instant green tea (IGT), instant black tea (IBT) and matcha (Mat) (1, 2 and 3% w/w, rice basis) were added to lower the in …

In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness App Used With Matcha Green Tea in Generally Healthy Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Tanaka-Kanegae R, Yamada K, Cook CM, et al. — JMIR mHealth and uHealth

… participants performed traditional BM without an app or audio guide (active control). This unblinded randomized controlled trial involved 100 healthy American volunteers (n=49 GTM, n=51 BM). During the 8-week study period, participants …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 1×
2024Journal article

Comprehensive assessment of matcha qualities and visualization of constituents using hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hu Y, Yu H, Song X, et al. — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… there is an urgent need for a rapid, non-destructive method to assess the quality of matcha to ensure that these different characteristics are accurately assessed without compromising the integrity of the product. In this study, …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
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

… processing methods, matcha has attracted scientific interest as a functional food with potential health-promoting properties. Aim: The aim of this review was to summarize current knowledge regarding the chemical composition of matcha …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2021Journal articleFree to read

The science of matcha: Bioactive compounds, analytical techniques and biological properties

Hari Prasad Devkota, Bhakta Prasad Gaire, Kengo Hori, et al. — Trends in Food Science & Technology

The interest in the plant-derived healthy foods, nutraceuticals, functional foods and food supplements is increasing in recent times as potential agents in maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. Matcha tea …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 61×
2017Journal articleFree to read

An intervention study on the effect of matcha tea, in drink and snack bar formats, on mood and cognitive performance.

Dietz C, Dekker M, Piqueras-Fiszman B — Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

… the world in recent years and is frequently referred to as a mood-and-brain food. Previous research has demonstrated that three constituents present in matcha tea, l-theanine, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and caffeine, affect mood …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 66×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Identification of the Geographical Origins of Matcha Using Three Spectroscopic Methods and Machine Learning

Meryem Taskaya, Rikuto Akiyama, Mai Kanetsuna, et al. — AgriEngineering

… such as matcha, scientific confirmation of the origin is essential for quality assurance and fraud prevention. In this study, three nondestructive analytical techniques, specifically fluorescence (FF), near-infrared (NIR), and …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 3×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Pengembangan Produk Minuman Matchaboy Melalui Varian Ukuran, Rasa Dan Harga Dengan Pendekatan Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

Assifa SerliYanti, Dinda Atika Faza, Nayra Fadya Putri, et al. — Jurnal Multidisiplin West Science

… konsumen serta merumuskan prioritas pengembangan produk menggunakan pendekatan Quality Function Deployment (QFD). Pendekatan mixed methods diterapkan melalui penyebaran kuesioner terbuka kepada 38 responden dan kuesioner tertutup kepada …

Other / not statedProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2026Journal articleFree to read

Acceptability and Optimisation of Eucheuma commonii Flour Incorporation into Moringa Latte

Muhamad Lanang Ariel Suyono, Evi Liviawaty, Rusky Intan Pratama, et al. — Asian Food Science Journal

… acceptability while maintaining desirable sensory profile and nutritional quality suitable for functional beverage development. Proximate evaluation showed that this optimal Moringa latte met basic criteria for flavoured milk …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMetabolism and weight
2021Journal article

Intelligent evaluation of taste constituents and polyphenols-to-amino acids ratio in matcha tea powder using near infrared spectroscopy.

Guo Z, Barimah AO, Yin L, et al. — Food chemistry

Matcha tea is rich in taste and bioactive constituents, quality evaluation of matcha tea is important to ensure flavor and efficacy. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) in combination with variable selection algorithms was proposed as a fast …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 117×
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

… of community-dwelling elderly people. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 12-week trial was performed. Sixty-one participants were recruited and randomly assigned to receive test drink containing 3g powder from fresh …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2020Journal article

The effect of superfine tea powder addition on the acrylamide content of innovative Xinjiang nang products (tea nang).

Huang Y, Xiao H, Zhang L, et al. — Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment

… method (SBEM). Tea nang acrylamide content, polyphenol content and flavour quality were analysed by HPLC, colorimetry and sensory evaluation, respectively. A 180°C baking temperature, 7% matcha tea powder (MTP) content and 11 min of …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 7×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Different Beverages on Color Stability of Bulk-Fill Restorative Materials

Esra Özyurt, Ayşegül Kurt — European Annals of Dental Sciences

Purpose: The aim of the study is to evaluate the color stability of a conventional composite resin and bulk-fill composite resins. Material Methods: A total of 120 samples of 10 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness were prepared from three…

Randomized controlled trialSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 3×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Impact of Pumpkin Seed, Brown Rice, Yellow Pea, and Hemp Seed Proteins on the Physicochemical, Technological, and Sensory Properties of Green Lentil Cookies.

Juhász R, Hajas L, Csajbókné Csobod É, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… a quarter of lentil flour with plant proteins increased the protein content (control: 12.4% vs. 15.1-20.4%), but suppressed the polyphenol content, resulting in reduced antioxidant capacity (3.13 vs. 2.14-2.69 mmol TE/100 g). The …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsCited 4×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Uji Daya Terima Formulasi Klepon dengan Substitusi Tepung Kacang Arab, Tepung Kelor, dan Tepung Katuk sebagai Kudapan Alternatif Ibu Menyusui

Irina Lailata, Annis Catur Adi — Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi

Exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is still relatively low. Intake of foods containing lactagogum for breastfeeding mothers is very necessary to facilitate breast milk and foods with sufficient protein and iron content can improve the …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
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.

The application of the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method serves as a strategic approach to ensure alignment between consumer needs and the technical characteristics of the “Matcha Boy” beverage product, playing a crucial role in …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsAroma, flavor and sensory
2025Journal articleFree to read

Pengaruh Penambahan Serbuk Daun Stevia Sebagai Pengganti Gula Terhadap Sifat Kimia dan Organoleptik Minuman Fungsional Matcha

Putri Amalia Adiyati Husnul, Putri Amalia Adiyati Husnul, Dody Handito, et al. — Jurnal Edukasi Pangan

This research aims to analyze the effect of adding stevia leaf powder as a sugar substitute on the chemical and organoleptic properties of functional drinks matcha. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with…

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality

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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