Ocha & Co vs DoMatcha
A fair, data-driven comparison. All safety data carries source, lab, and date.
Ocha & Co
DoMatcha
Origin
Japan
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Grade
ceremonial
ceremonial
Price/g
$0.55
$0.85
Transparency tier
Tier 2
Tier 3
Publishes numeric COA
COA published
Organic cert
unspecified
JAS
Lead (ppb)
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
| Feature | Ocha & Co | DoMatcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan |
| Grade | ceremonial | ceremonial |
| Price/g | $0.55 | $0.85 |
| Transparency tier | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
| Publishes numeric COA | ||
| COA published | ||
| Organic cert | unspecified | JAS |
| Lead (ppb) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Verdict
Both Ocha & Co and DoMatcha are legitimate matcha options. The key differentiator is transparency: Ocha & Co 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.