Hoshino Seichaen vs Rishi Tea & Botanicals

Hoshino Seichaen and Rishi Tea & Botanicals both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Rishi Tea & Botanicals is $1.82/g less expensive per gram ($2.25/g vs $0.43/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Hoshino Seichaen June 27, 2026, Rishi Tea & Botanicals June 27, 2026.

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At a Glance

Hoshino Seichaen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $2.25/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Rishi Tea & Botanicals

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.43/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Hoshino Seichaen

$2.25/g

Rishi Tea & Botanicals

$0.43/g

Rishi Tea & Botanicals is $1.82/g less per gram (81% difference).

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Rishi Tea & Botanicals if:

You want the lower price per gram

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Uji origin
You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Hoshino Seichaen

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Rishi Tea & Botanicals

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: Hoshino Seichaen June 27, 2026, Rishi Tea & Botanicals June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Hoshino Seichaen	Rishi Tea & Botanicals
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$2.25/g	$0.43/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	--	--
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoshino Seichaen or Rishi Tea & Botanicals cheaper?

Rishi Tea & Botanicals is cheaper at $0.43/g vs $2.25/g per gram, a difference of $1.82/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Hoshino Seichaen publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Hoshino Seichaen as of June 27, 2026.

Does Rishi Tea & Botanicals publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Rishi Tea & Botanicals as of June 27, 2026.

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