Milia Matcha vs Steady Matcha
Milia Matcha sources from Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Milia Matcha publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Steady Matcha has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Milia Matcha is $0.09/g less expensive per gram ($0.80/g vs $0.89/g). 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
Milia Matcha
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Not specified
- Price per gram
- $0.80/g
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- Publishes numeric lab results
- Last verified
- June 21, 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
Price per gram
Better valueMilia Matcha
$0.80/g
Steady Matcha
$0.89/g
Milia Matcha is $0.09/g less per gram (10% difference).
Origin
DifferentMilia Matcha
Japan
Steady Matcha
Uji, Japan
Milia Matcha sources from Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedMilia Matcha
Not certified
Steady Matcha
ORGANIC
Steady Matcha holds organic certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentMilia Matcha
Publishes numeric lab results
Steady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
Milia Matcha discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Milia Matcha if:
- You want the lower price per gram
- Testing transparency is important to you
- You want to see published numeric lab results
- You need matcha available now
Choose Steady Matcha if:
- Organic certification matters to you
Heavy Metal Testing
Milia Matcha
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
Last checked June 21, 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: Milia Matcha June 21, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Milia Matcha | Steady Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | -- | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | -- | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.80/g | $0.89/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | -- | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Publishes numeric lab results | Lab results publishing at launch |
Publishes numeric lab results | Yes | Publishing at launch |
Third-party testing disclosed | Yes | Yes |
Pesticide testing | -- | Yes |
Published lead test result | 95 ppb | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Last verified | June 21, 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.