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500 Tins · Ships Sep 2026

Rishi Tea & Botanicals vs Sipmatchamuse Matcha: 2026 Comparison

Rishi Tea & Botanicals and Sipmatchamuse both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison.

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 Rishi Tea & Botanicals has a published price ($0.43/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands are rated Unrated. Equivalent disclosure level.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

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

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands source from Uji. Same origin region.

Organic certification

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands hold organic certification (ORGANIC and ORGANIC). Tie.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldRishi Tea & BotanicalsSipmatchamuse
OriginUji, JapanUji, Japan
GradeCeremonialCeremonial
Price per gram$0.43/gNot available
Transparency tier----
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoNo
Organic certificationORGANICORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026date unknown
Rishi Tea & Botanicals
Sipmatchamuse

Origin

Uji, Japan
Uji, Japan

Grade

Ceremonial
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$0.43/g
Not available

Transparency tier

--
--

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
No

Organic certification

ORGANIC
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked date unknown)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 27, 2026
date unknown

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Rishi Tea & Botanicals nor Sipmatchamuse has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (June 27, 2026 and date unknown respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalRishi Tea & BotanicalsSipmatchamuse
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 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: Rishi Tea & Botanicals June 27, 2026, Sipmatchamuse date unknown.

Price Comparison

Sipmatchamuse does not have a published price per gram. Rishi Tea & Botanicals is priced at $0.43/g (as of 2026-06-27).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Rishi Tea & Botanicals as of the last verification date. No public testing statement has been found for Sipmatchamuse as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Both Rishi Tea & Botanicals and Sipmatchamuse source their leaf from Uji. Origin is a neutral factor in this comparison. Flavor and quality differences, if any, are more likely to reflect grade, harvest timing, and processing than regional terroir.

Which Should You Buy?

Both brands are at the same transparency tier (Unrated). Testing disclosure is not a differentiator between them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Rishi Tea & Botanicals vs Sipmatchamuse?

Rishi Tea & Botanicals is priced at $0.43/g. Sipmatchamuse does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Rishi Tea & Botanicals publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Rishi Tea & Botanicals as of June 27, 2026.

Does Sipmatchamuse publish lab results?

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

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