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Encha vs Midori Spring

Encha sources from Uji, Japan while Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Midori Spring (Tier 2) discloses more than Encha (Tier 3), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Encha June 27, 2026, Midori Spring June 27, 2026.
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At a Glance

Origin
Uji, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.90/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Claims testing, no published results
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Midori Spring

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Origin
Shizuoka, Indonesia
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.93/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Origin

Different

Encha

Uji, Japan

Midori Spring

Shizuoka, Indonesia

Encha sources from Uji, Japan. Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Encha

Claims testing, no published results

Midori Spring

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Midori Spring discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Midori Spring if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

  • You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Encha

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Midori Spring

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

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: Encha June 27, 2026, Midori Spring June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeEnchaMidori Spring
Origin and Production
Origin
Uji, JapanShizuoka, Indonesia
Grade
CeremonialCeremonial
Country
JapanIndonesia
Region
UjiShizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.90/g$0.93/g
Price as of
2026-06-272026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
Claims testing, no published resultsPublishes COA (non-numeric)
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
--Yes
Pesticide testing
YesYes
Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)135 ppm
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 Encha or Midori Spring cheaper?

Encha is cheaper at $0.90/g vs $0.93/g per gram, a difference of $0.03/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Encha publish lab results?

Encha states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 2026.

Does Midori Spring publish lab results?

Midori Spring publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. Verified June 27, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Encha or Midori Spring?

Midori Spring is third-party tested. Encha does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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