Comments on: A Matcha Comparison: Do You Know What You’re Buying/Drinking?

By: Lu Ann Pannunzio

Lu Ann Pannunzio — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:22:15 +0000

In reply to Katalin Gyokeny. Hi Katalin, It's my understanding that the Fukushima site is on the northeastern part of Japan. Most tea farms are in the central and southern parts. Tea farms in the inland mountainous areas are further shielded from the impact. However, when it comes down to tea, I think it's best to reach out to the company/farmer to get more information directly from them. You could ask for a radiation test report from the matcha or tea brand, if they don't already supply it on their website.

By: Katalin Gyokeny

Katalin Gyokeny — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:33:41 +0000

with the Fukushima disaster in Japan, how were the teas affected?

By: Debbie Foti

Debbie Foti — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:52:00 +0000

In reply to Brittany of Wight Tea Co. Thanks Britney for sharing that info.I’m lost without my organic ceremonial matcha from teavana who went out of business.Can u please let me know where I can get the matcha your talking about?

By: kimberly teague

kimberly teague — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:31:43 +0000

Thanks for that important information will follow advice

By: Grace & Green

Grace & Green — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:12:12 +0000

Dear Matt,
I agree with you. If you live in a county where green tea is not produced and have to import from other countries, this should be a huge concern to the green tea consumers. Because of affiliate program, many low quality (in taste and food safety) matcha have got so many good reviews and been sold a lot as a super food even though they might have much lead contamination.
As the proverb goes, bad money drives out good.
Thank you, Matt. We hope people are getting to know about it soon!

By: Matt Reynolds

Matt Reynolds — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:46:20 +0000

One thing you forgot to mention about green teas is their ability to absorb toxins from their surroundings. Although the product is organically grown, if the surrounding area is environmentally polluted the teas will absorb all these toxins and then we drink those toxins, we don’t need more toxins our goal should be to eliminate these toxins because our society we are surrounded with extra toxins. So I would recommend a lab report on each batch of tea is mandatory as well as finding out exactly where the product is grown if the producer refuses to supply this information dont buy. One common toxic example is lead in green tea

By: Lu Ann Pannunzio

Lu Ann Pannunzio — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:06:53 +0000

In reply to Brittany of Wight Tea Co.

Hey Brittany,
Thanks for sharing that matcha story. So relatable! I’m happy to hear your company is investing in great quality of matcha and know the difference. Please feel free to help me spread the matcha love 🙂