Popmatcha vs Steady Matcha
Popmatcha sources from Shizuoka, Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. 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.
At a Glance
Popmatcha
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- Price not available
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- No public testing information found
Steady Matcha
USPre-launch- 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
Not enough informationPopmatcha
Price not available
Steady Matcha
$0.89/g
Steady Matcha has published pricing. No pricing information is available for Popmatcha.
Origin
DifferentPopmatcha
Shizuoka, Japan
Steady Matcha
Uji, Japan
Popmatcha sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedPopmatcha
Not certified
Steady Matcha
ORGANIC
Steady Matcha holds organic certification. Popmatcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentPopmatcha
No public testing information found
Steady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
Popmatcha discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Popmatcha if:
- You need matcha available now
Choose Steady Matcha if:
- You want visible price-per-gram information
- Organic certification matters to you
Heavy Metal Testing
Popmatcha
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
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: Popmatcha Date unknown, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Popmatcha | Steady Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Shizuoka, Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Premium | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Shizuoka | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | -- | $0.89/g |
Price as of | -- | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | -- | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | -- | Lab results publishing at launch |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | Publishing at launch |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | Yes |
Pesticide testing | -- | Yes |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked Date unknown) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked Date unknown) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked Date unknown) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked Date unknown) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Last verified | Date unknown | June 22, 2026 |
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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.