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Green Foods vs Milia Matcha Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Green Foods and Milia Matcha across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Milia Matcha publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Green Foods has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Green Foods is $0.67/g less expensive per gram ($0.13/g vs $0.80/g).

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

Green Foods

Green Foods is $0.67/g cheaper ($0.13/g vs $0.80/g).

Testing transparency

Milia Matcha

Milia Matcha is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Green Foods. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Milia Matcha publishes a lead value (95 ppb). Green Foods 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

Green Foods

Green Foods holds ORGANIC certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldGreen FoodsMilia Matcha
OriginNot disclosedJapan
GradeCeremonialNot specified
Price per gram$0.13/gBetter$0.80/g
Transparency tier--Tier 1
Publishes numeric COANoYesBetter
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationORGANICNone
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)95 ppb
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 21, 2026
Green Foods
Milia Matcha

Origin

Not disclosed
Japan

Grade

Ceremonial
Not specified

Price per gram

$0.13/g
$0.80/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 1

Publishes numeric COA

No
Yes

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

ORGANIC
None

Lead (published)

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

Cadmium (published)

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

Arsenic (published)

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

Mercury (published)

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

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 21, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Milia Matcha reports a lead level of 95 ppb (verified June 21, 2026). Green Foods has not published a numeric lead value (checked June 27, 2026). Without a published value from Green Foods, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalGreen FoodsMilia Matcha
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)95 ppb
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
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: Green Foods June 27, 2026, Milia Matcha June 21, 2026.

Price Comparison

Green Foods is $0.67/g cheaper than Milia Matcha ($0.13/g vs $0.80/g, a 84% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $40/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

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

Origin and Sourcing

Milia Matcha sources from Japan. Green Foods has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Milia Matcha (Tier 1) discloses more than Green Foods (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: Green Foods is the more affordable option at $0.13/g. If organic certification matters to you: Green Foods holds ORGANIC certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Foods or Milia Matcha cheaper?

Green Foods is cheaper at $0.13/g vs $0.80/g per gram, a difference of $0.67/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Green Foods publish lab results?

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

Does Milia Matcha publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Green Foods or Milia Matcha?

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

Is Green Foods or Milia Matcha organic?

Green Foods holds ORGANIC certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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