Force Factor vs Steady Matcha
This 2026 comparison covers Force Factor and Steady Matcha across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. On price, Force Factor is $0.80/g less expensive per gram ($0.09/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.
At a Glance
Force Factor
- Origin
- Not disclosed
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $0.09/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Steady Matcha
USPre-launch- 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 valueForce Factor
$0.09/g
Steady Matcha
$0.89/g
Force Factor is $0.80/g less per gram (90% difference).
Origin
Not enough informationForce Factor
Not disclosed
Steady Matcha
Uji, Japan
Steady Matcha discloses its origin. The other brand has not publicly disclosed its leaf origin.
Testing transparency
More transparentForce Factor
No public testing information found
Steady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
Force Factor discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Force Factor 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
Force Factor
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: Force Factor June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Force Factor | Steady Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | -- | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Premium | Ceremonial |
Country | -- | Japan |
Region | -- | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.09/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 |
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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.