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Matcha Nude vs Morihan Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Matcha Nude and Morihan across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Matcha Nude publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Morihan has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here.

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

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands are priced within 5% of each other ($0.65/g vs $0.67/g). Effectively a tie.

Testing transparency

Matcha Nude

Matcha Nude is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Morihan. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Matcha Nude publishes a lead value (52 ppb). Morihan has not published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare directly.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

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

Organic certification

Matcha Nude

Matcha Nude holds ORGANIC certification. Morihan does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldMatcha NudeMorihan
OriginJapanNot disclosed
GradePremiumNot specified
Price per gram$0.65/gBetter$0.67/g
Transparency tierTier 1--
Publishes numeric COAYesBetterNo
Third-party testedYesBetterNo
Organic certificationORGANICNone
Lead (published)52 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)12 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)16 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)5 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 24, 2026June 27, 2026
Matcha Nude
Morihan

Origin

Japan
Not disclosed

Grade

Premium
Not specified

Price per gram

$0.65/g
$0.67/g

Transparency tier

Tier 1
--

Publishes numeric COA

Yes
No

Third-party tested

Yes
No

Organic certification

ORGANIC
None

Lead (published)

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

Cadmium (published)

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

Arsenic (published)

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

Mercury (published)

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

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 24, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Matcha Nude reports a lead level of 52 ppb (verified June 24, 2026). Morihan has not published a numeric lead value (checked June 27, 2026). Without a published value from Morihan, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalMatcha NudeMorihan
Lead52 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium12 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic16 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury5 ppbNot 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: Matcha Nude June 24, 2026, Morihan June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Matcha Nude ($0.65/g) and Morihan ($0.67/g) are priced within 3% of each other per gram. The price difference is negligible for most buyers.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Matcha Nude publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Morihan has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for Morihan as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Matcha Nude sources from Japan. Morihan has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Matcha Nude (Tier 1) discloses more than Morihan (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: Matcha Nude holds ORGANIC certification. Morihan does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matcha Nude or Morihan cheaper?

Matcha Nude is cheaper at $0.65/g vs $0.67/g per gram, a difference of $0.02/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

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.

Does Morihan publish lab results?

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

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

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

Is Matcha Nude or Morihan organic?

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

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