Marukyu-Koyamaen vs Tenzo Tea

Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan while Tenzo Tea sources from Kagoshima, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Tenzo Tea is $0.62/g less expensive per gram ($1.13/g vs $0.51/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026, Tenzo Tea June 27, 2026.

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At a Glance

Marukyu-Koyamaen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $1.13/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 24, 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

Marukyu-Koyamaen

$1.13/g

Tenzo Tea

$0.51/g

Tenzo Tea is $0.62/g less per gram (55% difference).

Origin

Different

Marukyu-Koyamaen

Uji, Japan

Tenzo Tea

Kagoshima, Japan

Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan. Tenzo Tea sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Organic certification

Certified

Marukyu-Koyamaen

Not certified

Tenzo Tea

ORGANIC

Tenzo Tea holds organic certification. Marukyu-Koyamaen does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No public testing information found

Tenzo Tea

No public testing information found

Marukyu-Koyamaen discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Marukyu-Koyamaen if:

Testing transparency is important to you

Choose Tenzo Tea if:

You want the lower price per gram
Organic certification matters to you

Heavy Metal Testing

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 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: Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026, Tenzo Tea June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Marukyu-Koyamaen	Tenzo Tea
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Kagoshima, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Kagoshima
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$1.13/g	$0.51/g
Price as of	2026-06	2026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status	--	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 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified	June 24, 2026	June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marukyu-Koyamaen or Tenzo Tea cheaper?

Tenzo Tea is cheaper at $0.51/g vs $1.13/g per gram, a difference of $0.62/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Marukyu-Koyamaen publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Marukyu-Koyamaen as of June 24, 2026.

Does Tenzo Tea publish lab results?

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

Is Marukyu-Koyamaen or Tenzo Tea organic?

Tenzo Tea holds ORGANIC certification. Marukyu-Koyamaen does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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