I am uncertain of where this tea is from. China orJapan. My concern, is it tested for radiation contamination from the Fukushima meltdown?
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Its from China, I bought 2 packets but after tasting a cup, I regret for buying, taste is awful!
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I do not know it this product is tested for radiation and pesticide residue. I suggest you contact Great Eastern Sun, in Asheville, NC at customersvc@great-eastern-sun.com or www.great-eastern-sun.com or call at 828 665 7790. I have used the product for several years and enjoy it so much. Consuming several sheets of this a day has helped my hypothyroidism greatly.
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I did some research and couldn't find anything regarding contamination at the farm the leaves are gown on. The seller details states that the leaves are grown on Nagata Farm, I did find this, maybe it will help. http://www.teamuse.com/article_110701.html
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http://purematcha.net/faqs : Pure Matcha comes from the Nishio region. This is not listed as an area affected by the radiation.
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Tests of Chinese teas have consistently shown them to be inferior to Japanese teas in terms of heavy metal (especially lead) contamination. The fact that it is organic has absolutely nothing to do with lead content.
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I can't say. The tea was repackaged in a plain black zip lock bag with no nutrition facts attached or packed with the tea. This was my main issue with the tea that I had ordered. The selling company may be able to answer that.
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I called goldmine..the kelp powder is from korea and is not in the path of the radiation as the winds are opposite and the noodles are produced by a family in San Diego..Very nice people at the company.
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Karen, Prince of Peace specifies that this oolong tea IS organic. As consumers of an offshore product, we have no way of "proving" that it is organic, but the company appears to have a good reputation, based on reviews on their site and on dealer site, so I will trust that if they say it is organic, it is. I have pitched the box my teabags came in, so I don't know if there is USDA or FDA approval on this product or not. You might contact the company at www.popus.com and read about this tea. They stipulate that it is "Certified Organic by IMO Switzerland." Interesting reading on their site. I really do like this tea, it is mild and soothing and delicious to me. I hope you will like it. Karen, Prince of Peace specifies that this oolong tea IS organic. As consumers of an offshore product, we have no way of "proving" that it is organic, but the company appears to have a good reputation, based on reviews on their site and on dealer site, so I will trust that if they say it is organic, it is. I have pitched the box my teabags came in, so I don't know if there is USDA or FDA approval on this product or not. You might contact the company at www.popus.com and read about this tea. They stipulate that it is "Certified Organic by IMO Switzerland." Interesting... » Read More Karen, Prince of Peace specifies that this oolong tea IS organic. As consumers of an offshore product, we have no way of "proving" that it is organic, but the company appears to have a good reputation, based on reviews on their site and on dealer site, so I will trust that if they say it is organic, it is. I have pitched the box my teabags came in, so I don't know if there is USDA or FDA approval on this product or not. You might contact the company at www.popus.com and read about this tea. They stipulate that it is "Certified Organic by IMO Switzerland." Interesting reading on their site. I really do like this tea, it is mild and soothing and delicious to me. I hope you will like it. « Show Less
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I share your concerns with anything made/coming out of China! Pot is a beautiful stainless steel w/copper bottom. No leaching. I am a vegetarian, very sensitive to impurities. I enjoy every cup of tea I make. I love my tea pot.
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I heard that some chopsticks from China are treated with carcinogenic chemicals. These are from China. Has the bamboo been treated? Or are they untreated?
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I am curious myself; went to Viva's website, as well as doing a google search, but found nothing. They have a phone #: 800-921-8482. I have yet to call, but have been using the product for over a year with positive results. (My biggest concern for "anything" coming out of Hawaii is radiation from Fukushima. I live in CA--the Bay area--and have, sadly, stopped eating local seafood. The media here gives zero radiation info. Also, UC Berkeley stopped posting air/water radiation levels just one month after the tsunami. They had been posting their readings for over 20 years...and suddenly stopped.) I am curious myself; went to Viva's website, as well as doing a google search, but found nothing. They have a phone #: 800-921-8482. I have yet to call, but have been using the product for over a year with positive results. (My biggest concern for "anything" coming out of Hawaii is radiation from Fukushima. I live in CA--the Bay area--and have, sadly, stopped eating local seafood. The media here gives zero radiation info. Also, UC Berkeley stopped posting air/water radiation levels just one month after the tsunami. They had been posting their readings for over 20 years...and... » Read More I am curious myself; went to Viva's website, as well as doing a google search, but found nothing. They have a phone #: 800-921-8482. I have yet to call, but have been using the product for over a year with positive results. (My biggest concern for "anything" coming out of Hawaii is radiation from Fukushima. I live in CA--the Bay area--and have, sadly, stopped eating local seafood. The media here gives zero radiation info. Also, UC Berkeley stopped posting air/water radiation levels just one month after the tsunami. They had been posting their readings for over 20 years...and suddenly stopped.) « Show Less
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Thanks so much GW for posting this. Although we have already posted this a few times before on our reviews section and in response to some of the questions posted here, we are re-posting this for everyone's convenience. The home of our Organic Matcha - both Culinary and Ceremonial - is now located in Shizuoka, Japan, within a tea region recognized by the United Nations as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Harvested from a family-run tea farm in operation since 1915. Our farm has been certified organic since 2000, synthetic chemical free since 1994, and reduced chemical usage since 1975. Now you can enjoy great quality Matcha from the place it all began - Japan. Thanks again for posting. Unfortunately, there is no way to attach a file here. Once we've created a link to access our Radiation Test, Metal Test, and Organic Certification, we'll once again post them here. But please do email ashley@kissmeorganics.com if you have further concerns. Best, Ashley Evans KissMeOrganics
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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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Hey there! It is 100% Japanese powdered green tea leaves...I love it with stevia! :)
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Even though it's organic, I would say that there is some fluoride in this tea. There is nothing about fluoride on the box. I don' know about tea regulations in China. But, I very much like the tea. My own opinion.
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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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I never heard of it. I have been drinking this tea for years, and I feel as healthy as ever. Actually, I have just finished a mug of Tea Time earlier this morning! I bought enough to last me all winter. I wouldn't worry about it. You shouldn't, either.