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Fripsquarecafe vs Teafy Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Fripsquarecafe and Teafy across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Fripsquarecafe has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date.

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

Only Teafy has a published price ($0.70/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Teafy

Teafy is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Fripsquarecafe. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Teafy publishes a lead value (67 ppb). Fripsquarecafe 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

Teafy

Teafy holds EU certification. Fripsquarecafe does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldFripsquarecafeTeafy
OriginNot disclosedKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
GradeLatteCeremonial
Price per gramNot available$0.70/g
Transparency tier--Tier 1
Publishes numeric COANoYesBetter
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationNoneEU
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)67 ppb
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)13 ppb
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)21 ppb
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoYes
Last verifieddate unknownJune 21, 2026
Fripsquarecafe
Teafy

Origin

Not disclosed
Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan

Grade

Latte
Ceremonial

Price per gram

Not available
$0.70/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 1

Publishes numeric COA

No
Yes

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

None
EU

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
67 ppb

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
13 ppb

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
21 ppb

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
Yes

Last verified

date unknown
June 21, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Teafy reports a lead level of 67 ppb (verified June 21, 2026). Fripsquarecafe has not published a numeric lead value (checked date unknown). Without a published value from Fripsquarecafe, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalFripsquarecafeTeafy
LeadNot publicly published (checked date unknown)67 ppb
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked date unknown)13 ppb
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked date unknown)21 ppb
MercuryNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 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: Fripsquarecafe date unknown, Teafy June 21, 2026.

Price Comparison

Fripsquarecafe does not have a published price per gram. Teafy is priced at $0.70/g (as of 2026-06).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Teafy publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Fripsquarecafe has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for Fripsquarecafe as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan. Fripsquarecafe has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Teafy (Tier 1) discloses more than Fripsquarecafe (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: Teafy holds EU certification. Fripsquarecafe does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Fripsquarecafe vs Teafy?

Teafy is priced at $0.70/g. Fripsquarecafe does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Fripsquarecafe publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Fripsquarecafe as of date unknown.

Does Teafy publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Fripsquarecafe or Teafy?

Teafy is third-party tested. Fripsquarecafe does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

Is Fripsquarecafe or Teafy organic?

Teafy holds EU certification. Fripsquarecafe does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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