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Teafy vs Wilderness Poets Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Teafy and Wilderness Poets across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Wilderness Poets has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Teafy is $0.13/g less expensive per gram ($0.70/g vs $0.83/g).

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

Teafy

Teafy is $0.13/g cheaper ($0.70/g vs $0.83/g).

Testing transparency

Teafy

Teafy is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Wilderness Poets. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Teafy publishes a lead value (67 ppb). Wilderness Poets has not published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare directly.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

One or both brands have not publicly disclosed their leaf origin region.

Organic certification

Tie / indeterminate

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

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldTeafyWilderness Poets
OriginKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, JapanNot disclosed
GradeCeremonialCeremonial
Price per gram$0.70/gBetter$0.83/g
Transparency tierTier 1--
Publishes numeric COAYesBetterNo
Third-party testedYesBetterNo
Organic certificationEUORGANIC
Lead (published)67 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)13 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)21 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedYesNo
Last verifiedJune 21, 2026June 27, 2026
Teafy
Wilderness Poets

Origin

Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
Not disclosed

Grade

Ceremonial
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$0.70/g
$0.83/g

Transparency tier

Tier 1
--

Publishes numeric COA

Yes
No

Third-party tested

Yes
No

Organic certification

EU
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

67 ppb
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

13 ppb
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

21 ppb
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Pesticide tested

Yes
No

Last verified

June 21, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Teafy reports a lead level of 67 ppb (verified June 21, 2026). Wilderness Poets has not published a numeric lead value (checked June 27, 2026). Without a published value from Wilderness Poets, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalTeafyWilderness Poets
Lead67 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium13 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic21 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

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: Teafy June 21, 2026, Wilderness Poets June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Teafy is $0.13/g cheaper than Wilderness Poets ($0.70/g vs $0.83/g, a 16% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $8/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Teafy publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Wilderness Poets has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for Wilderness Poets as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan. Wilderness Poets has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Teafy (Tier 1) discloses more than Wilderness Poets (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: Teafy is the more affordable option at $0.70/g.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Teafy or Wilderness Poets cheaper?

Teafy is cheaper at $0.70/g vs $0.83/g per gram, a difference of $0.13/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Teafy publish lab results?

Yes. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 21, 2026.

Does Wilderness Poets publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Wilderness Poets as of June 27, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Teafy or Wilderness Poets?

Teafy is third-party tested. Wilderness Poets does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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