Ceremonial-grade aprikalife Japanese matcha is expertly ground from the youngest tea leaves. There is no bitterness and no traces of stems or leaves just light, soft tea powder that froths easily. The vibrant green color looks as refreshing as it tastes. The safety, purity, and authenticity of our products are our top priorities. Japanese matcha that is certified organic is still in extremely scarce supply (less than 1% of Japanese tea farms are certified!) Our organic matcha green tea powder tea is USDA and JAS-certified to be organic and free of radiation. It has zero preservatives, added flavoring, GMO, gluten, or artificial ingredients of any kind. If for any reason you don't have a good experience, you can just return the ceremonial grade matcha powder, no questions asked. Our quality standards were developed through a combination of state and federal guidelines as well as consultation with scientific research and analysis.