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Frontier Co-op vs Teafy

Frontier Co-op sources from Japan while Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Frontier Co-op has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Frontier Co-op is $0.59/g less expensive per gram ($0.11/g vs $0.70/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Frontier Co-op June 27, 2026, Teafy June 21, 2026.
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At a Glance

Frontier Co-op

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Origin
Japan
Grade
Premium
Price per gram
$0.11/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
No public testing information found
Last verified
June 27, 2026
Origin
Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.70/g
Organic
EU
Testing
Publishes numeric lab results
Last verified
June 21, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Frontier Co-op

$0.11/g

Teafy

$0.70/g

Frontier Co-op is $0.59/g less per gram (84% difference).

Origin

Different

Frontier Co-op

Japan

Teafy

Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan

Frontier Co-op sources from Japan. Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Frontier Co-op

No public testing information found

Teafy

Publishes numeric lab results

Teafy discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Frontier Co-op if:

  • You want the lower price per gram

Choose Teafy if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you
  • You want to see published numeric lab results

Either may work if:

  • You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Frontier Co-op

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Teafy

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 21, 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: Frontier Co-op June 27, 2026, Teafy June 21, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeFrontier Co-opTeafy
Origin and Production
Origin
JapanKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
PremiumCeremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
--Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.11/g$0.70/g
Price as of
2026-06-272026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICEU
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
--Publishes numeric lab results
Publishes numeric lab results
--Yes
Third-party testing disclosed
--Yes
Pesticide testing
--Yes
Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)67 ppb
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)13 ppb
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)21 ppb
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)
Last verified
June 27, 2026June 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frontier Co-op or Teafy cheaper?

Frontier Co-op is cheaper at $0.11/g vs $0.70/g per gram, a difference of $0.59/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Frontier Co-op publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Frontier Co-op as of June 27, 2026.

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: Frontier Co-op or Teafy?

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

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