how do we know if this is affected by the radiation in japan as many green teas are now - that come from there?
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I was wondering the same thing, and I read a lot of articles online that stated that the uji region wasn't affected by it, but who knows for sure, that could all not be true, also on youtube I found this video where some guy tested it for radiation and it had radiation in it. so idk....... china theres lead, japan radiation, hard to find a good matcha elsewhere.
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Here is a Youtube video of some tests done in 2013. This is not an area where I really have much knowledge. I think the biggest question is what is causing the radiation detecting device to signal. The biggest threat seems to be with the possibility of cesium 137. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbX9ubE_hI
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Our Matcha powder is from China and it is not shade-grown. We sent these samples to a lab in Colorado to have them tested. Most brands won't do the testing because it's expensive - but it's important to us. We chose the farm that had the purest (and nutritionally most potent) green tea we could find anywhere. It just so happened to be from a farm in China. The locals have a long and storied tradition of cultivating high quality tea plants. They take a lot of pride in their plantation and meticulously care for each plant. There are some concerns with radiation from Japanese products right now. Since the devastating tsunami in 2004 damaged nuclear reactors in Japan, large portions of their green tea crops have been quarantined, destroyed, or ordered not to be harvested by the Japanese government. It's a tragic situation that has affected the supply of matcha and other teas all over the world. Thanks again for your interest and if you need anything else, please feel free to contact us via Amazon or through jessica@kissmeorganics.com Jessica Patterson Customer Love Specialist KissMeOrganics.com
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Ask The manufacturer, not me. How should I know. I bought the bottle to be on standby in case of sudden radiation threat.it is natural to assume that it does everything.i would suspect that if radiation was present, that would take care of anything that was living . I have been a satisfied for years using Seychelle's water filter bottles for years. The water sure tastes better and they guarantee that the water filtered is 99.9% pure.
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I don't know. The label says "environmentally controlled ponds." Call 1-800-9NATURE or visit www.naturesway.com and ask. Japan's chlorella market seems to have collapsed since the disaster. All commercial chlorella comes from China, Taiwan, Korea or Japan. More research might be necessary to find out the "cleanest" source.
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Unknown. I just looked over my set and there is no markings in English that would determine where the product was manufactured. There is one small marking n Japanese on the bottom of the tea pot, not sure what it says.
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I have no idea. If you have reason to suspect that there is arsenic in Japonica rice, you could contract with any independent testing laboratory for their analysis. If by any chance they report any, I would be interested in those results.
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http://www.green-tea-guide.com/pesticides-in-green-tea.html ....read this article, it'll open your eyes as to how fraught with pesticides and lead Chinese matcha is compared to Japanese matcha... even the organic label doesn't make much of a difference... I've drank Davidson's matcha for quite some time but at this point I'd rather be safe than sorry
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Since the nuclear plant had and explosion, I wouldn't feel comfortable taking any product that is naturally harvested in that area. Don't take a chance. If i see California Prop 65, I don't buy it. There is a reason for the warning.
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The manufacturer's website (http://www.davidsonstea.com/) says it's made from Chinese green tea. Also, in the "product integrity" section of their website, it says, "We work with farmers and producers in India, Sri Lanka, China, Latin America and Eastern Europe." No mention of Japan at all.
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I can't answer that, but you might try Dr. Group's website: globalhealingcenter.com. Also, take a look at the Nascent Iodine (atomic) on Amazon.....look at what it says about ingredients. I share your concern about the Fukushima radiation. It's a lot worse that the US corporate media are trying to make everyone believe. Talk about criminal negligence.............
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http://www.haz-map.com/leadfact.htm. I am not the manufacturer but what I can tell you is that normal glass usually does not contain lead. If I had to worry about anything these days I would be worried about Fukashima radiation.
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Thanks so much for your answers,Anthony..I must inquire as someone whom has had health issues and knows as a fact that fear of products from China is a reality, not paranoia....Who tests the tea??? The Chinese have,without any question, been poisoning exports, and its more prevalent now than ever...
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Apparently it's grown as far away from Fukushima as one can get, while remaining in Japan."Most of our matcha is grown in Kagoshima Japan, occasionally we need to add small amounts from growers in Uji." Calli O'BrienDirector of Sales and MarketingDoMatcha Japanese Green Tea
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You will have to decide whether or not you want to consume it. I found this article helpful when I was doing my own research. http://livingmaxwell.com/is-nori-safe-to-eat-radiation-japan
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Hello, Our Nori is grown, dried and packaged in facilities certified organic by EcoCert and USDA. These require that the Nori has not been affected by Radiation. Just because a product is packaged in China does not mean it is bad, Organic certifications require the same high standards in China as they do anywhere else in the world. The USDA and EcoCert do not lower their standards in China. Additionally, we test every batch sent to the USA at an independent lab in the USA to double check that there is no Radiation contamination. We have the test results to prove this if you are interested.
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Label Says "100% Organic Japanese powdered green tea leaves." Ceremonial grades meets USDA-NOP, EU, and Japan Organic standards. It's super smooth in texture and bright green color. Blends very nicely and no after or bitter taste in my opinion. I only use 1/4 teaspoon or less and can feel the effects within minutes. Hope this helps.
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Of course there is some caffeine. Green tea has caffeine. However, It does not seem to bother me in the tea, but it does in coffee.