Midori Spring vs Steady Matcha
Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Midori Spring (Tier 2) discloses more than Steady Matcha (Tier 99), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here. 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
Midori Spring
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Indonesia
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.93/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Publishes COA (non-numeric)
- 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
Origin
DifferentMidori Spring
Shizuoka, Indonesia
Steady Matcha
Uji, Japan
Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentMidori Spring
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Steady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
Midori Spring discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Midori Spring if:
- Testing transparency is important to you
- You need matcha available now
Either may work if:
- You want organic ceremonial matcha
Heavy Metal Testing
Midori Spring
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
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: Midori Spring June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Midori Spring | Steady Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Shizuoka, Indonesia | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Indonesia | Japan |
Region | Shizuoka | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.93/g | $0.89/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Publishes COA (non-numeric) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | Publishing at launch |
Third-party testing disclosed | Yes | Yes |
Pesticide testing | Yes | Yes |
Published lead test result | 135 ppm | 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.