01Gold Standard
Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha
$2030g
Japaneselead-testedceremonial
Japanese-grown (Uji region), tested at CA Prop 65 limits for lead/heavy metals. 32% of Chinese tea exceeded lead limits vs 0% of Japanese matcha in studies.
Quality Score12/12
Purity
Evidence
Transparency
Value
Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity
Single-origin Uji, Japan. First harvest for highest EGCG and L-theanine.
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Scientific Evidence
Lead/heavy metal testing published. Japanese matcha consistently cleaner than Chinese in studies.
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Brand Transparency
Farm sourcing disclosed. Test results available.
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Value Assessment
$20/30g ($0.67/g). Best value for tested ceremonial-grade.
Why Not Alternatives?
Chinese matcha has lead contamination risk from polluted soil. Unlike steeped tea, you consume the whole leaf with matcha—lead exposure matters more.