7 Harsh Realities about Matcha
Risk of Contaminants: Since matcha is made from pulverized whole green tea leaves, there’s a risk of consuming leaves contaminated with heavy metals, such as lead and arsenic. Green tea plants naturally absorb lead from their environment. Risk of Liver Toxicity: Consuming very high doses of green tea powder or extract, specifically the EGCG and other polyphenols in matcha, has been linked to liver problems or liver damage in rare cases, though this is more commonly associated…