Elan vs Steady Matcha

Elan sources from Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Elan is $0.77/g less expensive per gram ($0.12/g vs $0.89/g). Note: Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric heavy metal values are available before that date.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Elan June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

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At a Glance

Elan

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Origin: Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $0.12/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Steady Matcha

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.89/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Lab results publishing at launch
Last verified: June 22, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Elan

$0.12/g

Steady Matcha

$0.89/g

Elan is $0.77/g less per gram (87% difference).

Origin

Different

Elan

Japan

Steady Matcha

Uji, Japan

Elan sources from Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Elan

No public testing information found

Steady Matcha

Lab results publishing at launch

Elan discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Elan if:

You want the lower price per gram
You need matcha available now

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Elan

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Steady Matcha

Lab results will be published at launch.

Last checked June 22, 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: Elan June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Elan	Steady Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Premium	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	--	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.12/g	$0.89/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	--	Lab results publishing at launch
Publishes numeric lab results	--	Publishing at launch
Third-party testing disclosed	--	Yes
Pesticide testing	--	Yes
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elan or Steady Matcha cheaper?

Elan is cheaper at $0.12/g vs $0.89/g per gram, a difference of $0.77/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Elan publish lab results?

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

Does Steady Matcha publish lab results?

Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric results are available before that date.

Which is third-party tested: Elan or Steady Matcha?

Steady Matcha is third-party tested. Elan does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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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.