Matcha Direct vs Matcha Nude

Matcha Direct sources from Uji, Japan while Matcha Nude sources from Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Matcha Nude publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Matcha Direct has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Matcha Direct Date unknown, Matcha Nude June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

Matcha Direct

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: Price not available
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found

Matcha Nude

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Origin: Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $0.65/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Publishes numeric lab results
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Not enough information

Matcha Direct

Price not available

Matcha Nude

$0.65/g

Matcha Nude has published pricing. No pricing information is available for Matcha Direct.

Origin

Different

Matcha Direct

Uji, Japan

Matcha Nude

Japan

Matcha Direct sources from Uji, Japan. Matcha Nude sources from Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Matcha Direct

No public testing information found

Matcha Nude

Publishes numeric lab results

Matcha Nude discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Matcha Nude if:

You want visible price-per-gram information
Testing transparency is important to you
You want to see published numeric lab results

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Matcha Direct

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Matcha Nude

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 24, 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: Matcha Direct Date unknown, Matcha Nude June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Matcha Direct	Matcha Nude
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Premium
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	--
Price and Value
Price per gram?	--	$0.65/g
Price as of	--	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	--	Publishes numeric lab results
Publishes numeric lab results	--	Yes
Third-party testing disclosed	--	Yes
Pesticide testing	--	--
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked Date unknown)	52 ppb
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked Date unknown)	12 ppb
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked Date unknown)	16 ppb
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked Date unknown)	5 ppb
Last verified	Date unknown	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Matcha Direct vs Matcha Nude?

Matcha Nude is priced at $0.65/g. Matcha Direct does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Matcha Direct publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Matcha Direct as of date unknown.

Does Matcha Nude publish lab results?

Yes. Matcha Nude publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 24, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Matcha Direct or Matcha Nude?

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

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