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Piratechai vs Teafy Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Piratechai and Teafy across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Piratechai has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date.

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 Teafy has a published price ($0.70/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Teafy

Teafy is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Piratechai. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Teafy publishes a lead value (67 ppb). Piratechai has not published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare directly.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

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

Organic certification

Teafy

Teafy holds EU certification. Piratechai does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldPiratechaiTeafy
OriginNot disclosedKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
GradeNot specifiedCeremonial
Price per gramNot available$0.70/g
Transparency tier--Tier 1
Publishes numeric COANoYesBetter
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationNoneEU
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)67 ppb
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)13 ppb
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)21 ppb
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoYes
Last verifieddate unknownJune 21, 2026
Piratechai
Teafy

Origin

Not disclosed
Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan

Grade

Not specified
Ceremonial

Price per gram

Not available
$0.70/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 1

Publishes numeric COA

No
Yes

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

None
EU

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
67 ppb

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
13 ppb

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
21 ppb

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
Yes

Last verified

date unknown
June 21, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Teafy reports a lead level of 67 ppb (verified June 21, 2026). Piratechai has not published a numeric lead value (checked date unknown). Without a published value from Piratechai, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalPiratechaiTeafy
LeadNot publicly published (checked date unknown)67 ppb
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked date unknown)13 ppb
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked date unknown)21 ppb
MercuryNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

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: Piratechai date unknown, Teafy June 21, 2026.

Price Comparison

Piratechai does not have a published price per gram. Teafy is priced at $0.70/g (as of 2026-06).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Teafy publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Piratechai has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for Piratechai as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, 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: Teafy (Tier 1) discloses more than Piratechai (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: Teafy holds EU certification. Piratechai does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Piratechai vs Teafy?

Teafy is priced at $0.70/g. Piratechai does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Piratechai publish lab results?

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

Does Teafy publish lab results?

Yes. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 21, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Piratechai or Teafy?

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

Is Piratechai or Teafy organic?

Teafy holds EU certification. Piratechai does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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