Ippodo Tea vs Pique Sun Goddess
A fair, data-driven comparison. All safety data carries source, lab, and date.
Ippodo Tea
Pique Sun Goddess
Origin
Uji, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
Grade
ceremonial
ceremonial
Price/g
$1.90
$1.10
Transparency tier
Tier 3
Tier 3
Publishes numeric COA
COA published
Organic cert
None
USDA
Lead (ppb)
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
| Feature | Ippodo Tea | Pique Sun Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Uji, Japan | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Grade | ceremonial | ceremonial |
| Price/g | $1.90 | $1.10 |
| Transparency tier | Tier 3 | Tier 3 |
| Publishes numeric COA | ||
| COA published | ||
| Organic cert | None | USDA |
| Lead (ppb) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Verdict
Both Ippodo Tea and Pique Sun Goddess are legitimate matcha options. The key differentiator is transparency: Pique Sun Goddess publishes a full COA with specific heavy metal values from a named, accredited lab. Neither brand currently publishes a full per-batch COA - we recommend asking both for their latest lab results before purchasing.
All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs and third-party testing. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands.