Ocha & Co vs Pique Sun Goddess

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan while Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Ocha & Co (Tier 2) discloses more than Pique Sun Goddess (Tier 3), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.52/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/g vs $1.07/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.

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At a Glance

Ocha & Co

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Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.55/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Pique Sun Goddess

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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 value

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Pique Sun Goddess

$1.07/g

Ocha & Co is $0.52/g less per gram (49% difference).

Origin

Different

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Pique Sun Goddess

Kagoshima, Japan

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Pique Sun Goddess

Claims testing, no published results

Ocha & Co discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Ocha & Co if:

You want the lower price per gram
Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Ocha & Co

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

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: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Ocha & Co	Pique Sun Goddess
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Japan	Kagoshima, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Kagoshima
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.55/g	$1.07/g
Price as of	2026-06	2026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	Publishes COA (non-numeric)	Claims testing, no published results
Publishes numeric lab results	--	--
Third-party testing disclosed	Yes	--
Pesticide testing	--	Yes
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified	June 24, 2026	June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocha & Co or Pique Sun Goddess cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $1.07/g per gram, a difference of $0.52/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Ocha & Co publish lab results?

Ocha & Co publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. Verified June 24, 2026.

Does Pique Sun Goddess publish lab results?

Pique Sun Goddess states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Ocha & Co or Pique Sun Goddess?

Ocha & Co is third-party tested. Pique Sun Goddess does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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