A Comparative Multianalytical Approach to the Characterization of Different Grades of Matcha Tea (<i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) Kuntze)

Matcha, a finely powdered green tea, has been cherished in Japan for centuries, used in the traditional tea ceremony and nowadays also valued for its health-promoting properties. Cultivated under shaded conditions to enhance chlorophyll production, which gives the typical vibrant green color, matcha...

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Published in:	Plants
Main Authors:	Chiara Toniolo, Adriano Patriarca, Daniela De Vita, Luca Santi, Fabio Sciubba
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	matcha tea catechins amino acids polyphenols theanine HPTLC
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/11/1631