Maeda-en vs Steady Matcha
Maeda-en sources from Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Maeda-en is $0.19/g less expensive per gram ($0.70/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.
At a Glance
Maeda-en
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.70/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Steady Matcha
USPre-launch- 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 valueMaeda-en
$0.70/g
Steady Matcha
$0.89/g
Maeda-en is $0.19/g less per gram (21% difference).
Origin
DifferentMaeda-en
Japan
Steady Matcha
Uji, Japan
Maeda-en sources from Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentMaeda-en
No public testing information found
Steady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
Maeda-en discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Maeda-en if:
- You want the lower price per gram
- You need matcha available now
Either may work if:
- You want organic ceremonial matcha
Heavy Metal Testing
Maeda-en
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: Maeda-en June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Maeda-en | Steady Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | -- | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.70/g | $0.89/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | 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 |
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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.