Steady Matcha
500 Tins · Ships Sep 2026

Clarity Tea vs Tenzo Tea Matcha: 2026 Comparison

Clarity Tea and Tenzo Tea both source their matcha from Kagoshima, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison.

VerdictSpec tableHeavy metalsPriceFAQ

Verdict by Axis

No single overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on which axis matters most to you.

Price per gram

Tie / indeterminate

Only Tenzo Tea has a published price ($0.51/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands are rated Unrated. Equivalent disclosure level.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands source from Kagoshima. Same origin region.

Organic certification

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands hold organic certification (ORGANIC and ORGANIC). Tie.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldClarity TeaTenzo Tea
OriginKagoshima, JapanKagoshima, Japan
GradeCeremonialCeremonial
Price per gramNot available$0.51/g
Transparency tier----
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoNo
Organic certificationORGANICORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifieddate unknownJune 27, 2026
Clarity Tea
Tenzo Tea

Origin

Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan

Grade

Ceremonial
Ceremonial

Price per gram

Not available
$0.51/g

Transparency tier

--
--

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
No

Organic certification

ORGANIC
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

date unknown
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Clarity Tea nor Tenzo Tea has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (date unknown and June 27, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalClarity TeaTenzo Tea
LeadNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. Absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Clarity Tea date unknown, Tenzo Tea June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Clarity Tea does not have a published price per gram. Tenzo Tea is priced at $0.51/g (as of 2026-06-27).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Clarity Tea as of the last verification date. No public testing statement has been found for Tenzo Tea as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Both Clarity Tea and Tenzo Tea source their leaf from Kagoshima. Origin is a neutral factor in this comparison. Flavor and quality differences, if any, are more likely to reflect grade, harvest timing, and processing than regional terroir.

Which Should You Buy?

Both brands are at the same transparency tier (Unrated). Testing disclosure is not a differentiator between them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Clarity Tea vs Tenzo Tea?

Tenzo Tea is priced at $0.51/g. Clarity Tea does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Clarity Tea publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Clarity Tea as of date unknown.

Does Tenzo Tea publish lab results?

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

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All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs, brand websites, and independent test results. Every safety data point carries its source and last-verified date. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands. Brand information changes: verify current status before purchasing.