Arbor Teas vs Marukyu-Koyamaen

Arbor Teas sources from China while Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Marukyu-Koyamaen is $0.37/g less expensive per gram ($1.50/g vs $1.13/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Arbor Teas June 27, 2026, Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

Arbor Teas

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Origin: China
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $1.50/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Marukyu-Koyamaen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $1.13/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Arbor Teas

$1.50/g

Marukyu-Koyamaen

$1.13/g

Marukyu-Koyamaen is $0.37/g less per gram (25% difference).

Origin

Different

Arbor Teas

China

Marukyu-Koyamaen

Uji, Japan

Arbor Teas sources from China. Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Organic certification

Certified

Arbor Teas

ORGANIC

Marukyu-Koyamaen

Not certified

Arbor Teas holds organic certification. Marukyu-Koyamaen does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Arbor Teas

No public testing information found

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No public testing information found

Marukyu-Koyamaen discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Arbor Teas if:

Organic certification matters to you

Choose Marukyu-Koyamaen if:

You want the lower price per gram
Testing transparency is important to you

Heavy Metal Testing

Arbor Teas

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 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: Arbor Teas June 27, 2026, Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Arbor Teas	Marukyu-Koyamaen
Origin and Production
Origin	China	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	China	Japan
Region	--	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$1.50/g	$1.13/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	--
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	--	--
Publishes numeric lab results	--	--
Third-party testing disclosed	--	--
Pesticide testing	--	--
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arbor Teas or Marukyu-Koyamaen cheaper?

Marukyu-Koyamaen is cheaper at $1.13/g vs $1.50/g per gram, a difference of $0.37/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Arbor Teas publish lab results?

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

Does Marukyu-Koyamaen publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Marukyu-Koyamaen as of June 24, 2026.

Is Arbor Teas or Marukyu-Koyamaen organic?

Arbor Teas holds ORGANIC certification. Marukyu-Koyamaen does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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