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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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33 studies match for “sugar”

2026Journal article

Anxiolytic-like effects using adult zebrafish, bioaccessibility and phenolic profile of matcha and sugarcane beverages.

Tavares TRP, De Menezes FL, De Brito Araújo AJ, et al. — Nutritional neuroscience

… of functional beverages for brain health support formulated with matcha, sugarcane juice, and medicinal plants chamomile (CT) and lemon balm (LB) tea extracts. Methods: For this, the anxiolytic-like effects were assessed using the …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Supplementation Attenuates High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet–Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy by Reshaping the Gut Microbiota in Mice

Cody Moss, Gopal Lamichhane, Jong-Beom Jin, et al. — Current Developments in Nutrition

… to evaluate whether dietary matcha supplementation attenuates high-fat, high-sugar diet (HFHSD)–induced cardiac hypertrophy and whether these effects are related to alterations in the gut microbiota along the gut-heart axis.

Animal studyMetabolism and weightCardiovascular and blood pressureAntioxidants and polyphenols
2026Journal article

Dietary Beverages and Cutaneous Health: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Practical Implications for Dermatologists.

Unsal G, Karadag AS, Hoenig LJ — Clinics in dermatology

… urticaria, and skin cancer risk, although causal evidence is not uniform. Sugar-sweetened beverages and milk are associated with acne in observational studies, but current acne guidelines do not make formal dietary recommendations. …

Systematic review / meta-analysisCancerSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applicationsCited 1×
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
2025Journal article

Quality Characteristics of Matcha Milk Caramel according to Various Gelling Agent

Yoon-Jeong Pi, Hye-Hyun Yoon — Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life

본 연구의 목적은 말차 밀크캐러멜의 최종 가열온도를 낮춰 말차 본연의 특성은 잘 살리되, 부드러워진 질감 때문에 생기는 보관, 유통 상의 문제점은 다양한 겔화제를 첨가하여 개선시키고자 하였다. 본 실험을 위한 말차 밀크캐러멜은 겔 화제를 첨가하지 않은 대조군(CON)과 저메톡실 펙틴(P), 저아실 젤란검(GG), 한천(A)을 각각 0.25%씩 첨가한 실험군으로 118℃까지 최종 가열하여 준비하였다. 기계적 측정 결과에…

Other / not statedProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 1×
2023Journal article

Changes in Matcha Quality and Growth Characteristics from Cultivation under Different Shading

The Korean Tea Society, Changhyun Sung, Jung Gyu Hwang, et al. — 한국차학회지

… also coincides with the highest phenolic compound content, such as catechins. Sugar content was highest from no shade, with leaves absorbing the most light energy, and the free amino acid content was highest under SD-SD. The results of …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCultivation and shading
2023Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Development of a plant-based beverage with anxiolytic-like effects evaluated in zebrafish (Danio rerio) model

Tereza Raquel Pereira Tavares — LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

… with anxiolytic-like effect, produced with matcha (Camellia sinensis) and sugarcane juice, with the addition of medicinal plants (chamomile and lemon balm). For this, the work was carried out in two stages, the initial stage being …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applications
2022Thesis or dissertation

DESARROLLO DE TRES FORMULACIONES DE DULCES TIPO GOMITA CON PROPIEDADES FUNCIONALES Y REDUCIDAS EN AZÚCAR

Andrea Alejandra Azurdia Juárez — Repositorio Institucional USAC

En el presente trabajo de graduación se realizaron gomitas de dulce con azúcar reducida e ingredientes funcionales. Se formularon gomitas reducidas en azúcar al 40, 60 y 80 %, utilizando como edulcorantes el isomalt y una mezcla de stevia…

Sensory / consumerAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
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.)

… (catechins, free amino acids, caffeine, soluble proteins, and soluble sugars) to show compositional differences between different types of matcha, providing a rapid non-destructive method for comprehensive assessment of matcha …

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

… consisting of Matcha green tea, protein preparations, inulin, maltodextrin and sugar. The obtained powdered drink, when dissolved in the preferred liquid (water, milk, juice), is regenerative, high-protein and rich in bioactive …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2017Thesis or dissertation

Effect of Matcha green tea powder in shortbread biscuits on consumer acceptability and acute metabolic response

Benjapor Phongnarisorn — White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)

… with three levels of MGTP (2, 4, 6 g per 100 g of flour) and three levels of sugar (25, 30, 35 g per 100 g of flour) was conducted through acceptability test with a 9-hedonic point scale. The biscuits that contained 2 g of MGTP and 25 g …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeine
2022Journal article

Effect of three milling processes (cyclone-, bead- and stone-millings) on the quality of matcha: Physical properties, taste and aroma.

Huang Y, Goh RMV, Pua A, et al. — Food chemistry

… in their sizes and surface morphologies. Using liquid chromatography, 4 sugars, 6 organic acids, 18 amino acids and 9 polyphenols were detected in all matcha samples and shown to present in different amount. Moreover, 108 volatile …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 28×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Improves Cafeteria-Diet-Induced NAFLD by Modulating the Gut Microbiota in Rats.

Chong HC, Tang ST, Tseng YC, et al. — Nutrients

… the 0.2% Matcha intervention can mitigate hepatic lipid accumulation. Blood sugar, serum insulin, the homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR), and plasma leptin significantly increased in the Caf group and were significantly lower …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunityCited 1×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Enrichment of Biscuits with Matcha Green Tea Powder: Its Impact on Consumer Acceptability and Acute Metabolic Response.

Phongnarisorn B, Orfila C, Holmes M, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… with low content of MGTP (2 g of MGTP 100 g-1 of flour), and an increase of sugar content did not significantly improve the acceptability of MGTP-enriched biscuits. Overall, enrichment of biscuits with MGTP did not significantly affect …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 40×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Japanese Tea Addition on The Physical and Chemical Properties and Sensory Acceptance of Fermented Almond and Oat-Based Fermented Drinks

Reno Fitri, Diana Lo — Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)

… was made by dissolving oat powder in water. Both were sweetened with 20 % sugar, heated, cooled, and fermented with a mixed culture of Lactobacillus bulgaricus , Lactobacillus acidophilus , and Streptococcus thermophilus at 42 °C for …

Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory
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

… latte was prepared from 20 mL Moringa oleifera leaf infusion, 10 mL liquid sugar and 70 mL UHT full cream milk, with varying Eucheuma cottonii flour additions. Hedonic testing assessed appearance, aroma, texture and taste on a 1-9 …

Randomized controlled trialAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsMetabolism and weight
2026Journal articleFree to read

Tea-Derived Beverages Worldwide: A Critical Review of Diversity, Chemistry, Processing and Consumption Trends

Manuranjan Gogoi, Gautam Kumar Saikia, Tapan Senchowa, et al. — Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

… post-fermented, powdered, concentrated, ready-to-drink and composite milk- or sugar-containing products. Their common botanical origin can obscure the extent to which cultivar, leaf maturity, manufacturing sequence, extraction …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2025Journal article

Creating a marshmallow formula with natural sweetener and matcha tea

E.A. Zachesova, I V Sergienko — Tovaroved prodovolstvennykh tovarov (Commodity specialist of food products)

… the results of developing a formulation for marshmallows with a natural sugar substitute and matcha tea. During the study, marshmallow samples with different component compositions were made: with sugar; with erythritol; with …

Observational (human)Aroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
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.

… revealed that aspects such as ingredient formulation, matcha powder quality, sugar measurement control, and the selection of milk types have strong correlations with customer satisfaction levels, emphasizing that improving the quality …

Observational (human)Processing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsAroma, 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

Antioxidant Activities of Selected Milk Teas and Fruit Teas Using 2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) Assay

Jeanine Therese V. Perez, Lyx Jady Fy N. Perez, Femma Joy A. Padroncillo, et al. — American Journal of Life Science and Innovation

… with three (3) replicates were carried out with negative control (water with sugar and creamer for milk tea and water with sugar for fruit tea) and positive control (Vitamin C). Using one-way ANOVA, the Matcha (mean = 62.9, sd = 2.6) …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsAuthenticity and analytical methods
2024Journal articleFree to read

The Processing of a Novel Health Beverage Based on Extracts from Green Tea and Chios Mastiha

Aikaterini Itziou, Dimitris Ziouzios, Konstantinos Zaralis, et al. — Processes

… the processing, characterization, and assessment of novel non-alcoholic and sugar-free drinks based on bioactive extracts from valuable natural sources, such as green tea enriched with Chios mastiha, are considered. Currently, the …

Food science / processingGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensory

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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