Matcha.com Matcha Kari Superior Organic Matcha
Summary
Matcha.com Matcha Kari Superior Organic Matcha scores 55/100. USDA Organic single-ingredient Japanese matcha, but Lead Safe Mama 3rd-party lab testing (April 2025) detected 82 ppb lead — above most ceremonial competitors — plus 17 ppb cadmium, 24 ppb arsenic, and 6 ppb mercury. All four heavy metals present at measurable levels.
At a glance
Contaminants 4
Source: Lead Safe Mama
Lead 82 ppb High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. No safe level of lead exposure per federal agencies.
Lead Safe Mama 3rd-party lab testing (April 2025) detected 82 ppb lead.
Arsenic 24 ppb Low
A low level of arsenic — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Lead Safe Mama testing detected 24 ppb arsenic.
Cadmium 17 ppb Trace
A trace amount of cadmium — within the range expected from normal soil uptake/processing and below our concern threshold.
Lead Safe Mama testing detected 17 ppb cadmium.
Mercury 6 ppb Low
A low level of mercury — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Lead Safe Mama testing detected 6 ppb mercury — above the lab's detection threshold.
Key ingredients 1
Organic Ceremonial Matcha Green TeaVery Good
USDA Organic Japanese ceremonial matcha. Single-ingredient NOVA 1.
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Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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