Kettl vs Steady Matcha

Kettl sources from Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Kettl (Tier 4) discloses more than Steady Matcha (Tier 99), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Steady Matcha is $1.86/g less expensive per gram ($2.75/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.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Kettl June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

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At a Glance

Kettl

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Origin: Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $2.75/g
Organic: Not specified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Steady Matcha

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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 value

Kettl

$2.75/g

Steady Matcha

$0.89/g

Steady Matcha is $1.86/g less per gram (68% difference).

Origin

Different

Kettl

Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan

Steady Matcha

Uji, Japan

Kettl sources from Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Organic certification

Certified

Kettl

Not specified

Steady Matcha

ORGANIC

Steady Matcha holds organic certification. Kettl does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Kettl

No public testing information found

Steady Matcha

Lab results publishing at launch

Kettl discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Kettl if:

Testing transparency is important to you
You need matcha available now

Choose Steady Matcha if:

You want the lower price per gram
Organic certification matters to you

Heavy Metal Testing

Kettl

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: Kettl June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Kettl	Steady Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$2.75/g	$0.89/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	--	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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kettl or Steady Matcha cheaper?

Steady Matcha is cheaper at $0.89/g vs $2.75/g per gram, a difference of $1.86/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Kettl publish lab results?

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

Does Steady Matcha publish lab results?

Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric results are available before that date.

Which is third-party tested: Kettl or Steady Matcha?

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

Is Kettl or Steady Matcha organic?

Steady Matcha holds ORGANIC certification. Kettl does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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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.