topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the percentage of adults who received mental health treatment over the previous 12 months increased from 19.2% to 23.9% from 2019 to 2023 [].
evidence level1
citationCavanah Aidan M. (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimThis has been proven to be somewhat problematic, as antidepressants have been found to be less useful in cases of mild to moderate depression, which constitutes the majority of individuals with depression [].
evidence level1
citationCavanah Aidan M. (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimEGCG has been found to bind to cell surface receptors like 67-kDa laminin receptor (anti-tumor) and toll-like receptor (anti-inflammatory) [], with other published studies reporting it has antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective roles [].
evidence level1
citationCavanah Aidan M. (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 Mood is defined as an internal, sustained feeling that impacts an individual’s behaviour, emotional state, and interaction with the external world [].
evidence level1
citationCavanah Aidan M. (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Green Tea and Its Bioactive Compounds on Mood Disorder Symptomology and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimTheanine, a major amino acid in green tea, exhibits a stress-reducing effect in mice and humans.
evidence level2
citationUnno K (2018)
sourceStress-Reducing Function of Matcha Green Tea in Animal Experiments and Clinical Trials.
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimMatcha, which is essentially theanine-rich powdered green tea, is abundant in caffeine.
evidence level2
citationUnno K (2018)
sourceStress-Reducing Function of Matcha Green Tea in Animal Experiments and Clinical Trials.
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimThese stressors contribute to burnout, compassion fatigue, and reduced well-being, with documented prevalence rates of 30%-60% in this population.
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Simplified Tea Ceremony Experience for Palliative Care Staff: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimPsychological research suggests that ritualized behaviors can reduce anxiety through an increased sense of control, predictability, and meaning-making, though evidence is mixed regarding whether formality enhances or impedes relaxation.
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Simplified Tea Ceremony Experience for Palliative Care Staff: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimHowever, clinical trials showing modest anxiolytic effects have used L-theanine doses of 200-400mg, which is substantially higher than the 20-40mg found in a standard bowl of matcha, making direct biochemical effects uncertain.
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Simplified Tea Ceremony Experience for Palliative Care Staff: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study
topicMatcha Anxiety Randomized Trial
claim1 6 Healthcare professionals working in palliative care settings face chronic occupational stressors, including repeated exposure to patient suffering, death, moral distress, and emotional labor.
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Simplified Tea Ceremony Experience for Palliative Care Staff: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study