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

YQ Phuah, SK Chang, WJ Ng, MQ Lam… - Food Research …, 2023 - Elsevier
This review discussed the origin, manufacturing process, chemical composition, factors
affecting quality and health benefits of matcha (Camellia sinensis), and the application of …

[HTML][HTML] The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies

S Sokary, M Al-Asmakh, Z Zakaria, H Bawadi - Current Research in Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Matcha is a powdered form of Japanese green tea that has been gaining global popularity
recently. Matcha tea has various health benefits, including an enhancing effect on cognitive …

Physicochemical indicators coupled with multivariate analysis for comprehensive evaluation of matcha sensory quality

J Wu, Q Ouyang, B Park, R Kang, Z Wang, L Wang… - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
The sensory quality of matcha is a pivotal factor in determining consumer acceptance.
However, the human sensory panel test is difficult to popularize by virtue of professional …

[HTML][HTML] Theanine maintains sleep quality in healthy young women by suppressing the increase in caffeine-induced wakefulness after sleep onset

Y Baba, T Takihara, N Okamura - Food & Function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Energy drinks take advantage of caffeine's effects on wakefulness and performance;
however, excessive intake has a negative effect on sleep. Green tea is consumed worldwide …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of daily matcha and caffeine intake on mild acute psychological stress-related cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: A randomized …

Y Baba, S Inagaki, S Nakagawa, M Kobayashi… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Matcha, a type of green tea, has a higher amino acid content than other types of tea. We
previously examined the ability of matcha to improve cognitive function in older adults and …

[HTML][HTML] A randomized, double-blinded study evaluating effect of matcha green tea on human fecal microbiota

S Morishima, Y Kawada, Y Fukushima… - Journal of clinical …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Matcha green tea is made from powdered green tea leaves. Unlike regular green tea,
Matcha green tea is believed to exert beneficial effects on the gut microbiota, as it is richer in …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of the key aroma compounds of Shandong Matcha using HS-SPME-GC/MS and SAFE-GC/MS

Y Luo, Y Zhang, F Qu, P Wang, J Gao, X Zhang, J Hu - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Shandong matcha has the quality characteristics of bright green color, seaweed-like aroma
and strong, fresh and brisk taste. In order to identify the characteristic aroma components …

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

JH Ye, QT Fang, L Zeng, RY Liu, L Lu… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

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

K Jakubczyk, K Szymczykowska, J Kika… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Matcha, or powdered green tea, has been gaining popularity and is no longer consumed
only in the form of infusions, finding new uses in gastronomy and the food industry. The …

[HTML][HTML] Variations of main quality components of matcha from different regions in the Chinese market

Y Luo, Y Zhang, F Qu, W Qian, P Wang, X Zhang… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Matcha has a unique aroma of seaweed-like, which is popular with Chinese consumers. In
order to effectively understand and use matcha for drinks and tea products, we roundly …