Steady Matcha vs The Republic of Tea

Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan while The Republic of Tea sources from Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, The Republic of Tea is $0.44/g less expensive per gram ($0.89/g vs $0.45/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: Steady Matcha June 22, 2026, The Republic of Tea June 27, 2026.

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At a Glance

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

The Republic of Tea

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Origin: Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.45/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Steady Matcha

$0.89/g

The Republic of Tea

$0.45/g

The Republic of Tea is $0.44/g less per gram (49% difference).

Origin

Different

Steady Matcha

Uji, Japan

The Republic of Tea

Japan

Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. The Republic of Tea sources from Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Steady Matcha

Lab results publishing at launch

The Republic of Tea

No public testing information found

The Republic of Tea discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose The Republic of Tea if:

You want the lower price per gram
You need matcha available now

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Steady Matcha

Lab results will be published at launch.

Last checked June 22, 2026.

The Republic of Tea

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 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: Steady Matcha June 22, 2026, The Republic of Tea June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Steady Matcha	The Republic of Tea
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	--
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.89/g	$0.45/g
Price as of	2026-06	2026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	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	Lab results publishing at launch	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	Lab results publishing at launch	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	Lab results publishing at launch	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result	Lab results publishing at launch	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified	June 22, 2026	June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steady Matcha or The Republic of Tea cheaper?

The Republic of Tea is cheaper at $0.45/g vs $0.89/g per gram, a difference of $0.44/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

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.

Does The Republic of Tea publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for The Republic of Tea as of June 27, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Steady Matcha or The Republic of Tea?

Steady Matcha is third-party tested. The Republic of Tea does not have a confirmed third-party testing status 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.