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Bryan Johnson Blueprint vs The Tea Spot Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Bryan Johnson Blueprint and The Tea Spot across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Bryan Johnson Blueprint publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. The Tea Spot has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here.

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

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands are priced within 5% of each other ($1.10/g vs $1.07/g). Effectively a tie.

Testing transparency

Bryan Johnson Blueprint

Bryan Johnson Blueprint is Tier 1 vs Unrated for The Tea Spot. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Bryan Johnson Blueprint publishes a lead value (98 ppb). The Tea Spot 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

The Tea Spot

The Tea Spot holds ORGANIC certification. Bryan Johnson Blueprint does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldBryan Johnson BlueprintThe Tea Spot
OriginNot disclosedJapan
GradeCeremonialCeremonial
Price per gram$1.10/g$1.07/gBetter
Transparency tierTier 1--
Publishes numeric COAYesBetterNo
Third-party testedYesBetterNo
Organic certificationNoneORGANIC
Lead (published)98 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)17 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)18 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)4 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 21, 2026June 27, 2026
Bryan Johnson Blueprint
The Tea Spot

Origin

Not disclosed
Japan

Grade

Ceremonial
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$1.10/g
$1.07/g

Transparency tier

Tier 1
--

Publishes numeric COA

Yes
No

Third-party tested

Yes
No

Organic certification

None
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

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

Cadmium (published)

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

Arsenic (published)

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

Mercury (published)

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

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 21, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Bryan Johnson Blueprint reports a lead level of 98 ppb (verified June 21, 2026). The Tea Spot has not published a numeric lead value (checked June 27, 2026). Without a published value from The Tea Spot, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalBryan Johnson BlueprintThe Tea Spot
Lead98 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium17 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic18 ppbNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury4 ppbNot 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: Bryan Johnson Blueprint June 21, 2026, The Tea Spot June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Bryan Johnson Blueprint ($1.10/g) and The Tea Spot ($1.07/g) are priced within 3% of each other per gram. The price difference is negligible for most buyers.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Bryan Johnson Blueprint publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. The Tea Spot has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for The Tea Spot as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

The Tea Spot sources from Japan. Bryan Johnson Blueprint has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Bryan Johnson Blueprint (Tier 1) discloses more than The Tea Spot (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: The Tea Spot holds ORGANIC certification. Bryan Johnson Blueprint does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryan Johnson Blueprint or The Tea Spot cheaper?

The Tea Spot is cheaper at $1.07/g vs $1.10/g per gram, a difference of $0.03/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Bryan Johnson Blueprint publish lab results?

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

Does The Tea Spot publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Bryan Johnson Blueprint or The Tea Spot?

Bryan Johnson Blueprint is third-party tested. The Tea Spot does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

Is Bryan Johnson Blueprint or The Tea Spot organic?

The Tea Spot holds ORGANIC certification. Bryan Johnson Blueprint does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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