Frontier Co-op vs Milia Matcha
Frontier Co-op sources from Japan while Milia Matcha sources from Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Milia Matcha publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Frontier Co-op has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Frontier Co-op is $0.69/g less expensive per gram ($0.11/g vs $0.80/g).
At a Glance
Frontier Co-op
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $0.11/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Milia Matcha
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Not specified
- Price per gram
- $0.80/g
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- Publishes numeric lab results
- Last verified
- June 21, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueFrontier Co-op
$0.11/g
Milia Matcha
$0.80/g
Frontier Co-op is $0.69/g less per gram (86% difference).
Origin
DifferentFrontier Co-op
Japan
Milia Matcha
Japan
Frontier Co-op sources from Japan. Milia Matcha sources from Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedFrontier Co-op
ORGANIC
Milia Matcha
Not certified
Frontier Co-op holds organic certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentFrontier Co-op
No public testing information found
Milia Matcha
Publishes numeric lab results
Milia Matcha discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Frontier Co-op if:
- You want the lower price per gram
- Organic certification matters to you
Choose Milia Matcha if:
- Testing transparency is important to you
- You want to see published numeric lab results
Heavy Metal Testing
Frontier Co-op
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 2026.
Milia Matcha
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
Last checked June 21, 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: Frontier Co-op June 27, 2026, Milia Matcha June 21, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Frontier Co-op | Milia Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Japan | Japan |
Grade | Premium | -- |
Country | Japan | Japan |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.11/g | $0.80/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | -- |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | -- | Publishes numeric lab results |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | Yes |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | Yes |
Pesticide testing | -- | -- |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | 95 ppb |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) |
Last verified | June 27, 2026 | June 21, 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.