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Matcha and its harmful substances

What is really in the green tea powder?

Matcha is a high-quality green tea powder from Japan that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether as a superfood or a healthy coffee alternative, matcha is known for its high nutrient content and antioxidant properties. But what about contaminants in matcha? Are heavy metals, pesticides, or radioactivity a concern? Here you'll learn what to look out for and how our matcha performed in lab tests.

Why pollutants in matcha are an issue

Because matcha is made from whole, finely ground tea leaves, you consume all of the tea's components directly—both the beneficial nutrients and potential contaminants. Several factors play a role in its production that could lead to contamination.

This can lead to stress:

Aluminum

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

Lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic can leach from the soil into the tea plant, especially in growing areas with contaminated soil.
Pesticides

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

Following the Fukushima disaster, there are concerns about radioactive contamination of Japanese tea, particularly in certain growing regions.

Why organic matcha is so important

If you want to play it safe, it's absolutely essential to choose organic matcha. Organically certified matcha products are subject to strict controls and significantly reduce the risk of pesticide residues and other harmful substances. This is the only way you can enjoy the pure quality of the green tea powder without worry.

What can you do to avoid contaminated matcha?

To ensure that your matcha is free from toxins and safe to consume, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

origin

Matcha from certified growing areas with regular controls is particularly trustworthy.

Organic certification

Organic 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 laboratory test result: Tested Matcha without concerns

Quality and transparency are our top priority

Therefore, our matcha has been carefully tested for potential contaminants in independent, accredited laboratories. Here are the detailed results:

To the laboratory report

On behalf of 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 approximately 650 compounds), and radioactivity. It can be confirmed that this product complies with the currently applicable legal limits and recommended values for these parameters. Based on the analyses conducted, this sample can be classified as marketable.

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 worry – full of flavor and free from harmful substances. Whether for a tea ceremony, as an energy boost, or to enhance smoothies and desserts: our matcha offers you the highest quality combined with complete safety.