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Kenko Tea Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha

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Kenko Tea Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha sells all natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.

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About Kenko Tea Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha

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Features 1 of 2

Packaging detail Ceremonial matcha sold in a metal tin (30g); larger 100g sizes in a resealable bag

Materials and composition 2 of 25

H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Kenko Tea worth it?

Single ingredient 1

Scan result 6 of 61

Scan note (above product table) Not assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.

Full catalogue scan? no

Method version validation gate 2026.09

Products in catalogue 12

Products read 12

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Health and safety 1 of 3

H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Kenko Tea hold?

Certification 2 of 6

H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Kenko Tea and how much?

Grade / certification JAS Organic; USDA Organic

Sourcing and supply chain 6 of 44

Single origin 1

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Ownership and legal entity 1 of 18

owner name Sam (founder)

Identity 13 of 24

H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Kenko Tea organic?

Answer 1 Yes. Kenko Tea is certified organic (JAS Organic; USDA Organic)

H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Kenko Tea a whole food / single ingredient?

Answer 2 Yes. Kenko Tea is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.

H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Kenko Tea from?

Answer 3 Kenko Tea is single-origin from Shizuoka / Nishio, Japan.

H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Kenko Tea traceable and ethical?

Answer 4 Kenko Tea publishes its sourcing.

H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Kenko Tea organic and tested for contaminants?

Answer 5 JAS and USDA certified organic matcha from Shizuoka/Nishio, Japan; brand states monthly testing for heavy metals, pesticides and radiation; small-batch, ground to order.

Answer 6 Certified organic USDA (NOP); source also JAS certified.

Answer 7 Ships to Australia; USA; worldwide.

Answer 8 Kenko Tea is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.

Claims and evidence 1 of 10

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Delivery and shipping 1 of 3

Packaging Widely recyclable

Price and commerce 2 of 13

Price tier $$

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Further detail 13 of 86

NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed kenkotea.com.au

Grown In Shizuoka / Nishio, Japan

Country Australia

usda organic 1

Positive note 1 Certified organic

Positive note 2 Traceable, farm-to-shelf

Positive note 3 Single origin

Negative note 1 Single origin is at regional level (Shizuoka/Nishio) rather than one named garden.

Ships to Australia; USA; worldwide

Whole food 1

Processing level Minimally processed

Additives None

Last checked 2026-07-28

Filed under 5 terms held

Additives Ultra Processing Matcha Tea Organic Herbal Tea

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✓ JAS and USDA certified organic matcha from Shizuoka/Nishio, Japan; brand states monthly testing for heavy metals, pesticides and radiation; small-batch, ground to order.

Why we rate it

Certified organic
Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Single origin
JAS and USDA certified organic matcha from Shizuoka/Nishio, Japan; brand states monthly testing for heavy metals, pesticides and radiation; small-batch, ground to order.

Worth checking

Single origin is at regional level (Shizuoka/Nishio) rather than one named garden.

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Shizuoka / Nishio, Japan

Australia; USA; worldwide

Questions

Is Kenko Tea organic?

Yes. Kenko Tea is certified organic (JAS Organic; USDA Organic)

Is Kenko Tea a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Kenko Tea is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.

Where is Kenko Tea from?

Kenko Tea is single-origin from Shizuoka / Nishio, Japan.

Is Kenko Tea traceable and ethical?

Kenko Tea publishes its sourcing.

Is Kenko Tea organic and tested for contaminants?

JAS and USDA certified organic matcha from Shizuoka/Nishio, Japan; brand states monthly testing for heavy metals, pesticides and radiation; small-batch, ground to order.

What certifications does Kenko Tea hold?

Certified organic USDA (NOP); source also JAS certified.

Where can I buy Kenko Tea and how much?

Ships to Australia; USA; worldwide.

Is Kenko Tea worth it?

Kenko Tea is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.