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Aoi Seicha vs Pique Sun Goddess

Aoi Seicha sources from Uji, Japan while Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Aoi Seicha is $0.24/g less expensive per gram ($0.83/g vs $1.07/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Aoi Seicha June 27, 2026, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.
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At a Glance

Origin
Uji, Japan
Grade
Premium
Price per gram
$0.83/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
No public testing information found
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Pique Sun Goddess

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Origin
Kagoshima, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$1.07/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Claims testing, no published results
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Aoi Seicha

$0.83/g

Pique Sun Goddess

$1.07/g

Aoi Seicha is $0.24/g less per gram (22% difference).

Origin

Different

Aoi Seicha

Uji, Japan

Pique Sun Goddess

Kagoshima, Japan

Aoi Seicha sources from Uji, Japan. Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Aoi Seicha

No public testing information found

Pique Sun Goddess

Claims testing, no published results

Pique Sun Goddess discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Aoi Seicha if:

  • You want the lower price per gram

Choose Pique Sun Goddess if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

  • You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Aoi Seicha

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Pique Sun Goddess

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Aoi Seicha June 27, 2026, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeAoi SeichaPique Sun Goddess
Origin and Production
Origin
Uji, JapanKagoshima, Japan
Grade
PremiumCeremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
UjiKagoshima
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.83/g$1.07/g
Price as of
2026-06-272026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
--Claims testing, no published results
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
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Pesticide testing
--Yes
Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified
June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoi Seicha or Pique Sun Goddess cheaper?

Aoi Seicha is cheaper at $0.83/g vs $1.07/g per gram, a difference of $0.24/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Aoi Seicha publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Aoi Seicha as of June 27, 2026.

Does Pique Sun Goddess publish lab results?

Pique Sun Goddess states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 2026.

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