by James | Jun 22, 2012 | Matcha and Radiation
New measurements show that radiation levels in the primary matcha growing regions of Aichi, Kyoto and Shizouka prefectures indicate that the measurable levels of radiation in these areas are indeed very low. While initially I saw some data pointing to higher levels of...
by James | Feb 2, 2012 | Matcha and Radiation
Many customers have asked me about radiation in matcha green tea since the nuclear power plant disaster in Fukushima, Japan. The Japanese government monitors the situation very carefully and reports on radiation levels after extensive air, soil, plant and food...
by James | Mar 18, 2011 | Matcha and Radiation
The Fukushima disaster in Japan has ignited a firestorm of concern about radioactivity and the ill health effects of radiation. While panicking about the situation would be unwise, a healthy dose of awareness is definitely in order as the nuclear situation unfolds in...