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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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169 studies match for “gin”

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.)

… compromising the integrity of the product. In this study, hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) combined with machine learning methods enabled the first visual in situ assessment of matcha quality. The physicochemical contents of …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 17×
2025Journal article

Salivary levels of catalase, total antioxidant capacity and interleukin-1β and oral health-related quality of life after matcha and green tea consumption for patients with gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Abdul-Wahab HY, Salah R, Abdulbaqi HR — International journal of dental hygiene

… total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and IL-1β (primary outcomes) as well as gingival health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) 1 month after the consumption of matcha and green tea in adult patients with gingivitis. …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalProcessing, milling and qualityCited 6×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Green Packaging Films with Antioxidant Activity Based on Pectin and Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract.

Dobrucka R, Pawlik M, Szymański M — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

In the packaging materials sector, increasing globalization has created the need for increased efforts to develop consumer protection measures. Consequently, new packaging materials are being sought to replace petroleum-based materials in …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsCognition, mood and stressFood products and applicationsCited 23×
2021Journal article

Simultaneous quantification of chemical constituents in matcha with visible-near infrared hyperspectral imaging technology.

Ouyang Q, Wang L, Park B, et al. — Food chemistry

… chemical constituents in matcha using visible-near infrared hyperspectral imaging (VNIR-HSI) technology. Regions of interest (ROIs) were first defined in order to calculate the representative mean spectrum of each sample. Subsequently, …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 77×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Exploring the Influence of Origin, Harvest Time, and Cultivation Method on Antioxidant Capacity and Bioactive Compounds of Matcha Teas.

Jakubczyk K, Szymczykowska K, Kika J, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… teas available on the Polish market, taking into account the country of origin, time of harvest, and conventional vs. organic cultivation. Eleven green-tea powders were used in the analyses performed using spectrophotometric methods …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 13×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Multimodal inhibitory effect of matcha on Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Nakao R, Takatsuka A, Mandokoro K, et al. — Microbiology spectrum

ABSTRACT Porphyromonas gingivalis has been associated with progression of periodontitis, characterized by inflammation and destruction of periodontal tissues. Here, we report that matcha, a product of Camellia sinensis , hampers the …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Antioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCognition, mood and stressCited 10×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Stress-reducing effect of cookies containing matcha green tea: essential ratio among theanine, arginine, caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate.

Unno K, Furushima D, Hamamoto S, et al. — Heliyon

… displaying a caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate to theanine and arginine (CE/TA) ratio of 2 or less. Another aim was to evaluate, in humans, the stress-reducing effect of matcha in cookies using test-matcha (CE/TA = 1.79) or …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 40×
2025Journal article

Comparison of technological and physical properties of matcha powders of different geographical origins.

Stępień A, Liszka-Skoczylas M, Gwóźdź G — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… tea powder is increasing, this study investigated whether the country of origin of examples of matcha products available on the Polish market influenced the sorption properties, glass transition temperature, and color. Results: All …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityCultivation and shadingMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 1×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Does Daily Intake of Matcha Tea Enhance The Periodontal Health of Patients With Localised Gingivitis: A Control Study.

Abood RS, Al-Taweel FBH, Akram HM, et al. — Oral health & preventive dentistry

Background: Gingivitis is a reversible, dental biofilm-induced inflammation which is characterised by bleeding on probing (BOP) and oxidative stress in the gingival tissues. Matcha tea, a type of green tea with high antioxidant content, …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalCited 1×
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

For high-value-added products 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), …

Randomized controlled trialAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAuthenticity and analytical methodsCited 3×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Oral whole-leaf matcha partially attenuates UV-induced dermoepidermal disruption and collagen phenotype alterations in a rat model of repeated photoaging.

Zorlu Ö, Karabağ S, Özkan M, et al. — Frontiers in medicine

… of dermoepidermal architecture, all of which contribute to skin photoaging. Although green tea derivatives have been investigated for photoprotective effects, the impact of oral whole-leaf matcha powder on cumulative UV-induced …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dental
2026Journal articleFree to read

Sip and Strum: Matcha Intake and a Practice-Reduction Reinforcement Contingency in Beginner Ukulele Skill Acquisition

Joycelyn Ann Faith S. Culajara, Felisse Marianne Z. San Juan — International Journal of Behavioral and Social Analytics

This study examined differences in beginner ukulele skill acquisition under three combinations of matcha intake and a practice-reduction reinforcement contingency. A quasi-experimental three-group design was employed involving 15 students …

Other / not statedL-theanine and caffeine
2025Journal articleFree to read

Honey-Propolis-Enriched Pectin Films for Active Packaging of Soluble Coffee and Matcha Powders.

Pauliuc D, Dranca F, Spinei M, et al. — Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

… to honey) as a natural source of bioactive compounds for sustainable packaging of soluble coffee and matcha powders. The study aims to provide sustainable and functional packaging solutions capable of maintaining the stability and …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
2024Journal articleFree to read

Detection of the Pigment Distribution of Stacked Matcha During Processing Based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

Qinghai He, Zhiyuan Liu, Xiaoli Li, et al. — Agriculture

… stacked tea during processing. This paper presents the use of hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI), combined with machine learning algorithms, to detect chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids in stacked matcha tea during …

Chemical / analyticalProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 4×
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

… review works through the peer-reviewed literature on matcha's botanical origin, cultivation, composition, and pharmacology with that distinction kept in view throughout, flagging section by section which claims rest on matcha itself …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressure
2025Journal articleFree to read

Development of Matcha-Based Beverage Product Packaging Based on Consumer Needs Attributes using Quality Function Deployment Method

Maulana Naafi Aga Pranata, Wahyu Supartono, Megita Ryanjani Tanuputri — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

… The development of matcha certainly needs to be supported by designing packaging that was appropriate with consumer desires. Packaging is one of the important aspects of beverage products, so the development of packaging design is very …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsMarket, culture and sustainability
2026Journal articleFree to read

The Maintenance and Repair Balance Theory of Aging: A Personal, Illustrated Hypothesis on Why Aging May Be a Problem of Damage, Not Time

Mahin BS — Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

… are experimental, are not approved by the FDA or other regulators for anti-aging or muscle-building use in healthy adults, and carry real risks. Do not start, stop, or change any diet, supplement, exercise, medication, or therapy based …

Other / not statedCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenols
2025Thesis or dissertation

Le matcha en France : entre héritage, stratégies de marque et circulation des imaginaires du bien-être

Omayma Ben Djemia — INRIA a CCSD electronic archive server

Né au Japon, le matcha s’est progressivement imposé bien au-delà de sa fonction de boisson. Devenu symbole de sérénité, d’esthétique et de bien-être, il incarne aujourd’hui un phénomène culturel à part entière, nourri par la mondialisation…

Other / not statedAuthenticity and analytical methodsMarket, culture and sustainabilityAroma, flavor and sensory
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×
2020Journal articleFree to read

Antioxidant Properties and Nutritional Composition of Matcha Green Tea.

Jakubczyk K, Kochman J, Kwiatkowska A, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis), which originates from Japan, is commonly considered as particularly beneficial to health. A large content of polyphenols, amino acids (mainly tannins) and caffeine potentially increase the antioxidant …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shadingCited 124×
2025Journal article

Functional biodegradable agar based films from polyphenol-rich matcha extracts via deep eutectic solvents: From microstructure to bioactivity.

Akal GY, Akbaş P — International journal of biological macromolecules

… to petroleum-based plastics highlights the need for innovative bioactive packaging systems. This study aimed to develop agar-based biodegradable films co-incorporating deep eutectic solvents (DES) and a DES-extracted, polyphenol-rich …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityMarket, culture and sustainabilityCited 9×

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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