Milia Matcha vs Pique Sun Goddess
A fair, data-driven comparison. All safety data carries source, lab, and date.
Milia Matcha
Pique Sun Goddess
Origin
Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
Grade
ceremonial
ceremonial
Price/g
$0.80
$1.10
Transparency tier
Tier 1
Tier 3
Publishes numeric COA
COA published
Organic cert
unspecified
USDA
Lead (ppb)
95 ppb — Eurofins Dr. Specht (2026-04)
Not disclosed
| Feature | Milia Matcha | Pique Sun Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Grade | ceremonial | ceremonial |
| Price/g | $0.80 | $1.10 |
| Transparency tier | Tier 1 | Tier 3 |
| Publishes numeric COA | ||
| COA published | ||
| Organic cert | unspecified | USDA |
| Lead (ppb) | 95 ppb — Eurofins Dr. Specht (2026-04) | Not disclosed |
Verdict
Both Milia Matcha and Pique Sun Goddess are legitimate matcha options. The key differentiator is transparency: Milia Matcha publishes a full COA with specific heavy metal values from a named, accredited lab.
All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs and third-party testing. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands.