Matcha Nude vs Pique Sun Goddess
Matcha Nude sources from Japan while Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, 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. Pique Sun Goddess has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Matcha Nude is $0.42/g less expensive per gram ($0.65/g vs $1.07/g).
At a Glance
Matcha Nude
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $0.65/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Publishes numeric lab results
- Last verified
- June 24, 2026
Pique Sun Goddess
- Origin
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $1.07/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Claims testing, no published results
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueMatcha Nude
$0.65/g
Pique Sun Goddess
$1.07/g
Matcha Nude is $0.42/g less per gram (39% difference).
Origin
DifferentMatcha Nude
Japan
Pique Sun Goddess
Kagoshima, Japan
Matcha Nude sources from Japan. Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentMatcha Nude
Publishes numeric lab results
Pique Sun Goddess
Claims testing, no published results
Matcha Nude discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Matcha Nude if:
- You want the lower price per gram
- 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 Nude
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
Last checked June 24, 2026.
Pique Sun Goddess
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 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 Nude June 24, 2026, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Matcha Nude | Pique Sun Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Japan | Kagoshima, Japan |
Grade | Premium | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | -- | Kagoshima |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.65/g | $1.07/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06-27 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Publishes numeric lab results | Claims testing, no published results |
Publishes numeric lab results | Yes | -- |
Third-party testing disclosed | Yes | -- |
Pesticide testing | -- | Yes |
Published lead test result | 52 ppb | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published cadmium test result | 12 ppb | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published arsenic test result | 16 ppb | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published mercury test result | 5 ppb | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Last verified | June 24, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
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