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Four Sigmatic vs Teafy Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Four Sigmatic and Teafy across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Four Sigmatic has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here.

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

Both brands are priced within 5% of each other ($0.67/g vs $0.70/g). Effectively a tie.

Testing transparency

Teafy

Teafy is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Four Sigmatic. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Teafy publishes a lead value (67 ppb). Four Sigmatic has not published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare directly.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

One or both brands have not publicly disclosed their leaf origin region.

Organic certification

Teafy

Teafy holds EU certification. Four Sigmatic does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldFour SigmaticTeafy
OriginNot disclosedKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
GradeNot specifiedCeremonial
Price per gram$0.67/gBetter$0.70/g
Transparency tier--Tier 1
Publishes numeric COANoYesBetter
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationNoneEU
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)67 ppb
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)13 ppb
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)21 ppb
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoYes
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 21, 2026
Four Sigmatic
Teafy

Origin

Not disclosed
Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan

Grade

Not specified
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$0.67/g
$0.70/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 1

Publishes numeric COA

No
Yes

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

None
EU

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
67 ppb

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
13 ppb

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
21 ppb

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
Yes

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 21, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Teafy reports a lead level of 67 ppb (verified June 21, 2026). Four Sigmatic has not published a numeric lead value (checked June 27, 2026). Without a published value from Four Sigmatic, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalFour SigmaticTeafy
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)67 ppb
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)13 ppb
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)21 ppb
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 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: Four Sigmatic June 27, 2026, Teafy June 21, 2026.

Price Comparison

Four Sigmatic ($0.67/g) and Teafy ($0.70/g) are priced within 4% of each other per gram. The price difference is negligible for most buyers.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Teafy publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Four Sigmatic has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for Four Sigmatic as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan. Four Sigmatic has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Teafy (Tier 1) discloses more than Four Sigmatic (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: Teafy holds EU certification. Four Sigmatic does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Four Sigmatic or Teafy cheaper?

Four Sigmatic is cheaper at $0.67/g vs $0.70/g per gram, a difference of $0.03/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Four Sigmatic publish lab results?

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

Does Teafy publish lab results?

Yes. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 21, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Four Sigmatic or Teafy?

Teafy is third-party tested. Four Sigmatic does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

Is Four Sigmatic or Teafy organic?

Teafy holds EU certification. Four Sigmatic does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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