Ocha & Co vs Pique Sun Goddess
A fair, data-driven comparison. All safety data carries source, lab, and date.
Ocha & Co
Pique Sun Goddess
Origin
Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
Grade
ceremonial
ceremonial
Price/g
$0.55
$1.10
Transparency tier
Tier 2
Tier 3
Publishes numeric COA
COA published
Organic cert
unspecified
USDA
Lead (ppb)
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
| Feature | Ocha & Co | Pique Sun Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Grade | ceremonial | ceremonial |
| Price/g | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Transparency tier | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
| Publishes numeric COA | ||
| COA published | ||
| Organic cert | unspecified | USDA |
| Lead (ppb) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Verdict
Both Ocha & Co and Pique Sun Goddess 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.