Ocha & Co vs Steady Matcha

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Ocha & Co (Tier 2) discloses more than Steady Matcha (Tier 99), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.34/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/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.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 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

Steady Matcha

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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 value

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Steady Matcha

$0.89/g

Ocha & Co is $0.34/g less per gram (38% difference).

Origin

Different

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Steady Matcha

Uji, Japan

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Steady Matcha

Lab results publishing at launch

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
You need matcha available now

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.

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: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Ocha & Co	Steady Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.55/g	$0.89/g
Price as of	2026-06	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	Publishes COA (non-numeric)	Lab results publishing at launch
Publishes numeric lab results	--	Publishing at launch
Third-party testing disclosed	Yes	Yes
Pesticide testing	--	Yes
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Last verified	June 24, 2026	June 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocha & Co or Steady Matcha cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $0.89/g per gram, a difference of $0.34/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 Steady Matcha publish lab results?

Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric results are available before that date.

Are Ocha & Co and Steady Matcha both third-party tested?

Both brands claim third-party testing. However, third-party testing is only independently verifiable when the brand publishes the actual COA with the lab name, test date, and numeric results.

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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.