# Aluminum levels in matcha tea products > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aluminum-levels-in-matcha-tea-products > Updated: 2026-09-27T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. An investigation by the French consumer magazine Que Choisir has identified aluminum levels in several matcha tea products that exceed safety recommendations. Testing of seven different samples revealed that all contained aluminum, with four exceeding the reference values established by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses). One specific sample was found to contain nearly four times the daily limit recommended by Anses. The study notes that because matcha is made from finely ground leaves consumed in their entirety, substances absorbed from the soil—such as aluminum common in certain volcanic regions of Japan and China—are ingested by the consumer. While the findings are concerning, the products do not violate current European Union regulations, as the EU has not yet established maximum legal limits for aluminum in food and beverages. The research indicated that cheaper products generally performed worse across most criteria. Experts suggest that regular consumers consider limiting their intake of matcha and matcha-infused products, such as plant milks, iced teas, and biscuits. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Matcha products found to contain aluminum in consumer study A Que Choisir study found aluminum in all seven matcha products tested, noting that the consumption of whole ground leaves increases exposure compared to traditional steeped green tea. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matcha-products-found-to-contain-aluminum-in-consumer-study ### 2026-09-24: Matcha tea products found to exceed French aluminum safety limits A Que Choisir investigation found that several matcha tea products exceed French aluminum safety limits, though they remain within current EU regulatory standards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matcha-tea-products-found-to-exceed-french-aluminum-safety-limits --- Cite as: Aluminum levels in matcha tea products. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aluminum-levels-in-matcha-tea-products