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Ocha & Co vs Piratechai Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Ocha & Co and Piratechai across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification.

VerdictSpec tableHeavy metalsPriceFAQ

Verdict by Axis

No single overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on which axis matters most to you.

Price per gram

Tie / indeterminate

Only Ocha & Co has a published price ($0.55/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Ocha & Co

Ocha & Co is Tier 2 vs Unrated for Piratechai. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

One or both brands have not publicly disclosed their leaf origin region.

Organic certification

Ocha & Co

Ocha & Co holds ORGANIC certification. Piratechai does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldOcha & CoPiratechai
OriginJapanNot disclosed
GradeNot specifiedNot specified
Price per gram$0.55/gNot available
Transparency tierTier 2--
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedYesBetterNo
Organic certificationORGANICNone
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 24, 2026date unknown
Ocha & Co
Piratechai

Origin

Japan
Not disclosed

Grade

Not specified
Not specified

Price per gram

$0.55/g
Not available

Transparency tier

Tier 2
--

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

Yes
No

Organic certification

ORGANIC
None

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 24, 2026
date unknown

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Ocha & Co nor Piratechai has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (June 24, 2026 and date unknown respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalOcha & CoPiratechai
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. Absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Piratechai date unknown.

Price Comparison

Piratechai does not have a published price per gram. Ocha & Co is priced at $0.55/g (as of 2026-06).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Ocha & Co publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. No public testing statement has been found for Piratechai as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Ocha & Co sources from Japan. Piratechai has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Ocha & Co (Tier 2) discloses more than Piratechai (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: Ocha & Co holds ORGANIC certification. Piratechai does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Ocha & Co vs Piratechai?

Ocha & Co is priced at $0.55/g. Piratechai does not have a published price per gram available.

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 Piratechai publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Piratechai as of date unknown.

Which is third-party tested: Ocha & Co or Piratechai?

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

Is Ocha & Co or Piratechai organic?

Ocha & Co holds ORGANIC certification. Piratechai does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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