Steady Matcha vs The Tea Spot
Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan while The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Steady Matcha is $0.18/g less expensive per gram ($0.89/g vs $1.07/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.
At a Glance
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
The Tea Spot
- Origin
- Grown in Yame, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $1.07/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueSteady Matcha
$0.89/g
The Tea Spot
$1.07/g
Steady Matcha is $0.18/g less per gram (17% difference).
Origin
DifferentSteady Matcha
Uji, Japan
The Tea Spot
Grown in Yame, Japan
Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentSteady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
The Tea Spot
No public testing information found
The Tea Spot discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Steady Matcha if:
- You want the lower price per gram
Choose The Tea Spot if:
- 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 Tea Spot
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 Tea Spot June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Steady Matcha | The Tea Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Japan | Grown in Yame, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Uji | Grown in Yame |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.89/g | $1.07/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 |
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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.