ITO EN vs Tenzo Tea

ITO EN and Tenzo Tea both source their matcha from Kagoshima, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, ITO EN is $0.31/g less expensive per gram ($0.20/g vs $0.51/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: ITO EN June 27, 2026, Tenzo Tea June 27, 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

Tenzo Tea

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Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.51/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

ITO EN

$0.20/g

Tenzo Tea

$0.51/g

ITO EN is $0.31/g less per gram (61% difference).

Which Should You Choose?

Choose ITO EN if:

You want the lower price per gram

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Kagoshima origin
You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

ITO EN

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Tenzo Tea

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: ITO EN June 27, 2026, Tenzo Tea June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	ITO EN	Tenzo Tea
Origin and Production
Origin	Kagoshima, Japan	Kagoshima, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Kagoshima	Kagoshima
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.20/g	$0.51/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 ITO EN or Tenzo Tea cheaper?

ITO EN is cheaper at $0.20/g vs $0.51/g per gram, a difference of $0.31/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 Tenzo Tea publish lab results?

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

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