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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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210 studies match for “tea products”

2021Journal article

The effect of different tea products on flavor, texture, antioxidant and in vitro digestion properties of fresh instant rice after commercial sterilization at 121 °C.

Fu T, Niu L, Tu J, et al. — Food chemistry

… digestion of fresh instant rice (FIR) with non-dehydration. In this study, tea products, such as instant green tea (IGT), instant black tea (IBT) and matcha (Mat) were chosen as ingredients to improve the quality of FIR. The results …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityCited 22×
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

… 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 vitro starch digestibility and improve the eating …

In vitro / cell studyGut and microbiomeProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 30×
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

In the present study, tea variety and proportions and tea nang production conditions were optimised to improve tea nang flavour, and dynamic changes in polyphenols and acrylamide content were determined. Orthogonal experimental design was …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 7×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea: Chemical Composition, Phenolic Acids, Caffeine and Fatty Acid Profile.

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

Matcha-Japanese powdered tea-is a variety of green tea (Camellia sinensis L.), one of the most popular beverages in the world. Due to the unique way it is grown, it contains high concentrations of health-promoting phytochemicals. The aim …

Chemical / analyticalL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 29×
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)

Matcha is a powdered green tea obtained from the Camellia sinensis L. plant intended for both "hot" and "cold" consumption. It is a rich source of bioactive ingredients, thanks to which it has strong antioxidant properties. In this …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 31×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Matcha green tea beverage moderates fatigue and supports resistance training-induced adaptation.

Shigeta M, Aoi W, Morita C, et al. — Nutrition journal

… nutrients that help accelerate muscle adaptation to training. Matcha green tea contains several bioactive factors such as antioxidants, amino acids, and dietary fibers; however, its effect on muscle adaptation is unclear. In this …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightGut and microbiomeCited 23×
2023Journal articleFree to read

Catechin Composition, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Properties of Commercially-Available Bagged, Gunpowder, and Matcha Green Teas.

Meyer BR, White HM, McCormack JD, et al. — Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

… of the Camellia sinensis plant are used to produce many different types of teas, and green tea is particularly noted for its health promoting properties which are attributed to high concentrations of phenolic compounds known as …

Observational (human)Antioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineProcessing, milling and qualityCited 46×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Alleviates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice by Regulating Lipid Metabolism and Inflammatory Responses.

Zhou J, Yu Y, Ding L, et al. — Nutrients

Lately, matcha green tea has gained popularity as a beverage and food additive. It has proved to be effective in preventing obesity and related metabolic syndromes. However, the underlying mechanisms of its control effects against …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightInflammation and immunityAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 48×
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

The stress-reducing effect of matcha, a high-quality fine-powdered green tea, has recently been clarified by animal experiments and clinical trials. However, the effect of matcha added to confectioneries is not clear. One aim of this study …

Clinical trial (non-randomized)Cognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 40×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities.

Aleid NAM, Alhomaid RM, Ali RFM, et al. — Frontiers in nutrition

Introduction: Matcha tea is renowned for its rich phytochemical profile; however, optimizing its bioactive potential through formulation and extraction conditions requires further investigation. This study tested the hypothesis that …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityProcessing, milling and qualityCited 2×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Tea Powder on the Cooking Properties, Antioxidative Potential and Volatile Profiles of Dried Noodles.

Kayama K, Wei R, Zhang Y, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Numerous studies indicate that tea has versatile health benefits, and attempts are being made to use it as a food additive. In this study, three types of tea powder (TP) [matcha tea powder (MTP), green tea powder (GTP), and black tea …

Chemical / analyticalAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 14×
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)

Matcha green tea powder (MGTP) is made with finely ground green tea leaves that are rich in phytochemicals, most particularly catechins. Shortbread biscuits were enriched with MGTP and evaluated for consumer acceptability and potential …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityCited 40×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Mechanism of the Effects of Storage Time and Matcha Addition on the Quality of Re-Steamed Bread: The Structure and Function of Gluten Protein and Starch.

Liu Y, Zhou Q, Li L, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

… multi-scale structure and functionality of gluten protein and starch in re-steamed bread. Results showed that prolonged cold storage destroyed the integrity of gluten networks by breaking disulfide bonds and altering protein secondary …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applications
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

… principles of mindful eating. These prototypes include matcha green tea and a mobile app that provides audio guidance for meditation during the preparation and consumption of the beverage (hereafter referred to as guided tea …

Randomized controlled trialCognition, mood and stressProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 1×
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)

… plant ingredients with probiotics offers a promising alternative to dairy products. This study examined the effect of Japanese tea addition (matcha, green tea, and hojicha at 0.3 % w·v -1 ) on the physical, chemical, and sensory …

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

… abundantly in the naturally occurring ayurvedic formulation, matcha green tea (MGT). This article aims to provide information about molecular pathways involved in the etiopathogenesis of OSMF and a hypothesis on how these pathways …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalFood products and applications
2016Journal articleFree to read

The Powdering Process with a Set of Ceramic Mills for Green Tea Promoted Catechin Extraction and the ROS Inhibition Effect.

Fujioka K, Iwamoto T, Shima H, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

For serving green tea, there are two prominent methods: steeping the leaf or the powdered leaf (matcha style) in hot water. The purpose of the present study was to reveal chemical and functional differences before and after the powdering …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsProcessing, milling and qualityFood products and applicationsCited 47×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Effects of Different Shading Treatments on the Biomass and Transcriptome Profiles of Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis L.) and the Regulatory Effect on Phytohormone Biosynthesis.

Fang ZT, Jin J, Ye Y, et al. — Frontiers in plant science

… reduction of bitter and astringent compounds such as flavonol glycosides in tea leaves, compared with black net shading treatment, whereas the effects on the biomass and phytohormones are still unclear. In this study, we investigated …

Agronomy / cultivationAntioxidants and polyphenolsCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 22×
2024Journal article

A comprehensive review of matcha: production, food application, potential health benefits, and gastrointestinal fate of main phenolics.

Ye JH, Fang QT, Zeng L, et al. — Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

Matcha, a powder processed from tea leaves, has a unique green tea flavor and appealing color, in addition to many other sought after functional properties for a wide range of formulated food applications (e.g., dairy products, bakery …

ReviewGut and microbiomeCultivation and shadingProcessing, milling and qualityCited 33×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Prioritizing Matcha Green Tea Production Criteria by Logarithmic Fuzzy FUCOM with Z-Numbers

Busaba Phruksaphanrat, Saruntorn Panjavongroj, Saran Jarernsuk — Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research

… manufacturing involves multiple interdependent criteria, including cost, tea raw material quality, physicochemical properties, sensory attributes, and dissolvability, each contributing differently to overall product performance and …

Observational (human)Metabolism and weightAroma, flavor and sensoryProcessing, milling and quality
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

Tea-derived beverages constitute a globally distributed but analytically heterogeneous family extending from minimally transformed leaf infusions to oxidised, post-fermented, powdered, concentrated, ready-to-drink and composite milk- or …

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsAroma, flavor and sensoryFood products and applications
2026Journal articleFree to read

Fusion of white compound chocolates with instant coffee or matcha-tea: Physical and chemical qualities

Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, Agra Mahatma Awahita, Dian Rachmawanti Affandi, et al. — IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

… This study aims to investigate the effect of instant coffee and matcha tea on the characteristics of white compound chocolate, particularly on phenolic and antioxidant activity, in addition to colour, texture, and water content. …

Food science / processingAntioxidants and polyphenolsFood products and applicationsProcessing, milling and quality
2026Journal articleFree to read

Multimodal Sensor Fusion for Non-Destructive Tea Quality Evaluation: Deep Learning-Enabled Methods, Applications, and Challenges.

Hu X, Zhang M, Yang B, et al. — Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Tea quality evaluation is increasingly moving from subjective sensory assessment and destructive laboratory analysis toward rapid, non-destructive, and data-driven approaches. This review summarizes recent advances in multimodal sensing …

ReviewProcessing, milling and qualityAuthenticity and analytical methodsMetabolism and weightCited 6×
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)

… 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 isomalt; with sugar and matcha …

Observational (human)Aroma, 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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