ITO EN vs Ocha & Co

ITO EN sources from Kagoshima, Japan while Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, ITO EN is $0.35/g less expensive per gram ($0.20/g vs $0.55/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: ITO EN June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

ITO EN

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Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.20/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Ocha & Co

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Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.55/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

ITO EN

$0.20/g

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

ITO EN is $0.35/g less per gram (64% difference).

Origin

Different

ITO EN

Kagoshima, Japan

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

ITO EN sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

ITO EN

No public testing information found

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Ocha & Co discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose ITO EN if:

You want the lower price per gram

Choose Ocha & Co if:

Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

ITO EN

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Ocha & Co

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 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: ITO EN June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	ITO EN	Ocha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin	Kagoshima, Japan	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Kagoshima	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.20/g	$0.55/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	--	Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Publishes numeric lab results	--	--
Third-party testing disclosed	--	Yes
Pesticide testing	--	--
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ITO EN or Ocha & Co cheaper?

ITO EN is cheaper at $0.20/g vs $0.55/g per gram, a difference of $0.35/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does ITO EN publish lab results?

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

Does Ocha & Co publish lab results?

Ocha & Co publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. Verified June 24, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: ITO EN or Ocha & Co?

Ocha & Co is third-party tested. ITO EN does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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