Green teas
Kirkland Organic Green Tea
Score
- Contains caffeine
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 100
Kirkland Organic Green Tea scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Organic Green Tea
Nutrition
- Nutrition facts unavailable no points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
100 + 10 = 100
Ingredients
Label text, as published
organic green tea.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
“For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams* a day — that's about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee — as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.”
fda.gov
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)
“‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”
eur-lex.europa.eu