What is Organic JAS?

All of our Japanese green teas are certified organic by the Organic JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) certification.

The Organic JAS certification is a national standard established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan. It is a system that certifies food products grown without relying on chemicals such as pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, using the power of nature instead.

For Japanese green tea, the following requirements must be met to obtain and renew the certification:

• No chemical fertilizers or pesticides have been used for at least three years before harvesting.
• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have not been used.
• The certification must be renewed annually through an on-site inspection.

Only products that pass these strict standards and inspections by registered certifying organizations are granted certification.

Additionally, the Organic JAS standards are recognized as equivalent to the organic standards of the USDA and EU.