On Sep 20, 3:12 am, juliantai > wrote:
> > easier option - send the samples to me - i will have them tested at
> > 1/10th the price, i guess.
>
> Ankit, I will be more than happy to send it to you, if you don't mind
> the hassle.
>
> What kinds of chemicals do you screen for? I have in my mind lead,
> fluoride, aluminun (not sure why) and pesticides.
>
> We can potentially collate the information in one big database to
> share the results between the tea community.
>
> Julianhttp://www.amazing-green-tea.com

hi julian,

normally we do

moisture content
crude fibre
water extract
ash content
tannic acid
stem content
water soluble alkalinity
water soluble ash
caffeeine content
acid insoluble ash
any essence or additional colors
any foreign matter
mettalic matter
tea used before
reducing polyphenols
yeast and mould
E.coli
coliform
any pollution fungi
any pollution of mushrooms
pesticide residue of
diazinon
melathion
fenamiphos
propargite
heavy metals
lead
copper
arsenic
nickel

we can also do anything additional you want.

expenses on us - dont bother - feel free to send the samples - we can
share the results with everyone.. people can know what they are
drinking.....