Unfortunately, tea can be a brew of pesticides and other toxins: The latest research conducted by scientists in Canada revealed that teabags are releasing billions of microplastics in every cup. Farms in Japan (where many teas are grown) are also located very close to each other, so ‘pesticide drift’ is a huge problem. Chemical pesticides and herbicides used on one farm can get carried by wind to adjacent farms.
Why this matters: It's always wise to avoid toxins whenever possible, but I feel that it's especially important when it comes to anything you use or consume regularly--and tea is a daily habit for many of us. How you can avoid toxin exposure: Drink a pure loose leaf tea or matcha! Unlike bagged tea, which requires steeping, matcha is a powder derived from ground up tea leaves. This eliminates the risk of consuming microplastics released from teabags. But not all matcha is created equal...Turns out, most of the highest ceremonial grade matcha is not organic, and organic matcha is rarely the highest grade. This is why I was so excited to find Pique* teas. Their Sun Goddess Matcha is the world's PUREST Ceremonial Grade matcha. And the FIRST matcha to Quadruple Toxin Screen for: Heavy Metals, Fluoride, Pesticides & Radioactive Isotopes. Other perks of Pique matcha: Their matcha comes from a tea farm located in Kagoshima, which neighbors Okinawa, a ‘Blue Zone’ linked to human longevity. It is also the FURTHEST possible spot from Fukushima's radioactive and industrial pollution. Pique’s matcha leaves are also shaded up to 35% longer than other leaves, which creates a much higher level of l-theanine, aka nature's chill pill. It’s the ingredient in matcha that relaxes you while giving you calm, focused energy. This also increases the creamy "umami" flavor of their matcha.
Special discount: After being a self-appointed brand ambassador (lol), I'm Pique's newest official partner! That's only something I do after I've done my research and been a repeat, full-paying customer myself. I'm really excited to be aligned with this high quality brand with shared values! And the best part is that I've been able to secure discounted pricing and free shipping if you'd like to try Pique Matcha. Let me know what you think if you give it a try! | 
