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Matcha and its contaminants

What is really in the green tea powder?

Matcha is a high-quality green tea powder from Japan that has gained increasing popularity in recent years. Whether as a superfood or a healthy coffee alternative – Matcha is known for its high nutrient content and its antioxidant effects. But what about contaminants in Matcha? Are heavy metals, pesticides, or radioactivity a problem? Here you will learn what to watch out for and how our Matcha performed in lab tests.

Why pollutants in Matcha are a topic

Since Matcha consists of whole, finely ground tea leaves, you consume all the components of the tea directly – both the beneficial nutrients and potential contaminants. Several factors play a role in production that could lead to contamination.

This can lead to stress:

Aluminium

This substance naturally occurs in many soils and can be absorbed by the tea plant.
Heavy metals

Lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic can enter the tea plant from the soil, especially in cultivation areas with contaminated soils.
Pesticides

In non-organic farming methods, residues of pesticides can remain on the leaves.
radioactivity

After the Fukushima disaster, there are concerns about radioactive contamination in Japanese tea, especially in certain cultivation regions.

Why organic matcha is so important

If you want to be on the safe side, it is absolutely important to choose organic matcha. Organic-certified matcha products are subject to strict controls and significantly reduce the risk of pesticide residues and other harmful substances. Only in this way can you enjoy the pure quality of the green tea powder without worries.

What can you do to avoid contaminated Matcha?

To ensure that your Matcha is free of contaminants and safe for consumption, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

Origin

Matcha from certified cultivation areas with regular inspections is particularly trustworthy.

Organic certification

Bio-Matcha is more strictly controlled and reduces the risk of pesticide residues.

The laboratory analysis

Manufacturers who conduct independent laboratory tests offer maximum transparency.

Our lab test result: Tested Matcha without concerns

Quality and transparency are our top priorities

Therefore, our Matcha was carefully tested for possible contaminants in independent, accredited laboratories. Here are the results in detail:

To the laboratory report

On behalf of the company HEALTH BAR GmbH, the Matcha tea (internal sample number mlsa10018) was analyzed by accredited laboratories for heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, aluminum, mercury), pesticides (screening of approx. 650 compounds), and radioactivity. It can be confirmed that the present product complies with the currently valid legal limits or recommended values for the mentioned parameters. The present sample can be classified as marketable within the scope of the analyses performed.

Conclusion: Safe Matcha enjoyment with HEALTH BAR Matcha

Our Matcha has been extensively tested and meets all legal requirements and safety standards. This means you can enjoy our product without worries – full of flavor and free from harmful substances. Whether for the tea ceremony, as an energy boost, or to enhance smoothies and desserts: Our Matcha offers you the best quality combined with complete safety.