DoMatcha vs Ippodo Tea
DoMatcha sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan while Ippodo Tea sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Both brands are rated Tier 3 on testing transparency, meaning neither currently publishes a full numeric COA with ppb-resolution heavy metal values. On price, DoMatcha is $1.10/g less expensive per gram ($0.95/g vs $2.05/g).
At a Glance
DoMatcha
- Origin
- Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.95/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Claims testing, no published results
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Ippodo Tea
- 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 valueDoMatcha
$0.95/g
Ippodo Tea
$2.05/g
DoMatcha is $1.10/g less per gram (54% difference).
Origin
DifferentDoMatcha
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Ippodo Tea
Uji, Japan
DoMatcha sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Ippodo Tea sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedDoMatcha
ORGANIC
Ippodo Tea
Not certified
DoMatcha holds organic certification. Ippodo Tea does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
Not enough informationDoMatcha
Claims testing, no published results
Ippodo Tea
Claims testing, no published results
No published numeric lab results are available for either brand. A testing claim without published numbers cannot be independently verified.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose DoMatcha if:
- You want the lower price per gram
- Organic certification matters to you
Heavy Metal Testing
DoMatcha
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: DoMatcha June 27, 2026, Ippodo Tea June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | DoMatcha | Ippodo Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Kagoshima and Uji | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.95/g | $2.05/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-27 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | -- |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Claims testing, no published results | Claims testing, no published results |
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 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, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
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