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Kettl vs TeaVivre Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Kettl and TeaVivre across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. On price, TeaVivre is $2.57/g less expensive per gram ($2.75/g vs $0.18/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

TeaVivre

TeaVivre is $2.57/g cheaper ($2.75/g vs $0.18/g).

Testing transparency

Kettl

Kettl is Tier 4 vs Unrated for TeaVivre. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

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

Organic certification

TeaVivre

TeaVivre holds ORGANIC certification. Kettl does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldKettlTeaVivre
OriginUji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, JapanNot disclosed
GradeCeremonialNot specified
Price per gram$2.75/g$0.18/gBetter
Transparency tierTier 4--
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoNo
Organic certificationUnspecifiedORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 27, 2026
Kettl
TeaVivre

Origin

Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan
Not disclosed

Grade

Ceremonial
Not specified

Price per gram

$2.75/g
$0.18/g

Transparency tier

Tier 4
--

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
No

Organic certification

Unspecified
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

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

Cadmium (published)

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

Arsenic (published)

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

Mercury (published)

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

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Kettl nor TeaVivre has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (June 27, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalKettlTeaVivre
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 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: Kettl June 27, 2026, TeaVivre June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

TeaVivre is $2.57/g cheaper than Kettl ($0.18/g vs $2.75/g, a 93% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $154/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Kettl as of the last verification date. No public testing statement has been found for TeaVivre as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Kettl sources from Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan. TeaVivre has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Kettl (Tier 4) discloses more than TeaVivre (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: TeaVivre is the more affordable option at $0.18/g. If organic certification matters to you: TeaVivre holds ORGANIC certification. Kettl does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kettl or TeaVivre cheaper?

TeaVivre is cheaper at $0.18/g vs $2.75/g per gram, a difference of $2.57/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Kettl publish lab results?

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

Does TeaVivre publish lab results?

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

Is Kettl or TeaVivre organic?

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

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