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Aoi Seicha vs Ippodo Tea

Aoi Seicha and Ippodo Tea both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Aoi Seicha is $1.22/g less expensive per gram ($0.83/g vs $2.05/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Aoi Seicha June 27, 2026, Ippodo Tea June 27, 2026.
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At a Glance

Origin
Uji, Japan
Grade
Premium
Price per gram
$0.83/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
No public testing information found
Last verified
June 27, 2026
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

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Aoi Seicha

$0.83/g

Ippodo Tea

$2.05/g

Aoi Seicha is $1.22/g less per gram (60% difference).

Organic certification

Certified

Aoi Seicha

ORGANIC

Ippodo Tea

Not certified

Aoi Seicha holds organic certification. Ippodo Tea does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Aoi Seicha

No public testing information found

Ippodo Tea

Claims testing, no published results

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

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Aoi Seicha if:

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

Choose Ippodo Tea if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

  • Your main priority is Uji origin

Heavy Metal Testing

Aoi Seicha

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Ippodo 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: Aoi Seicha June 27, 2026, Ippodo Tea June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeAoi SeichaIppodo Tea
Origin and Production
Origin
Uji, JapanUji, Japan
Grade
PremiumCeremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
UjiUji
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.83/g$2.05/g
Price as of
2026-06-272026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANIC--
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
--Claims testing, no published results
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
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Pesticide testing
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Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified
June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoi Seicha or Ippodo Tea cheaper?

Aoi Seicha is cheaper at $0.83/g vs $2.05/g per gram, a difference of $1.22/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Aoi Seicha publish lab results?

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

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.

Is Aoi Seicha or Ippodo Tea organic?

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

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