Ippodo Tea vs Steady Matcha

Ippodo Tea and Steady Matcha both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On testing transparency, Ippodo Tea (Tier 3) discloses more than Steady Matcha (Tier 99), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Steady Matcha is $1.16/g less expensive per gram ($2.05/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: Ippodo Tea June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

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At a Glance

Ippodo Tea

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $2.05/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: Claims testing, no published results
Last verified: June 27, 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

Ippodo Tea

$2.05/g

Steady Matcha

$0.89/g

Steady Matcha is $1.16/g less per gram (57% difference).

Organic certification

Certified

Ippodo Tea

Not certified

Steady Matcha

ORGANIC

Steady Matcha holds organic certification. Ippodo Tea does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Ippodo Tea

Claims testing, no published results

Steady Matcha

Lab results publishing at launch

Ippodo Tea discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Ippodo Tea if:

Testing transparency is important to you
You need matcha available now

Choose Steady Matcha if:

You want the lower price per gram
Organic certification matters to you

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Uji origin

Heavy Metal Testing

Ippodo Tea

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 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: Ippodo Tea June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Ippodo Tea	Steady Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$2.05/g	$0.89/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	--	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	Claims testing, no published results	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 June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ippodo Tea or Steady Matcha cheaper?

Steady Matcha is cheaper at $0.89/g vs $2.05/g per gram, a difference of $1.16/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Ippodo Tea publish lab results?

Ippodo Tea states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 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.

Which is third-party tested: Ippodo Tea or Steady Matcha?

Steady Matcha is third-party tested. Ippodo Tea does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

Is Ippodo Tea or Steady Matcha organic?

Steady Matcha holds ORGANIC certification. Ippodo Tea does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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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.