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Matcha Leaves vs Ocha & Co

Matcha Leaves sources from Uji, China while Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Matcha Leaves Date unknown, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.
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At a Glance

Matcha Leaves

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Origin
Uji, China
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
Price not available
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
No public testing information found
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

Not enough information

Matcha Leaves

Price not available

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Ocha & Co has published pricing. No pricing information is available for Matcha Leaves.

Origin

Different

Matcha Leaves

Uji, China

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Matcha Leaves sources from Uji, China. Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Matcha Leaves

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 Ocha & Co if:

  • You want visible price-per-gram information
  • Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

  • You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Matcha Leaves

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

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: Matcha Leaves Date unknown, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeMatcha LeavesOcha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin
Uji, ChinaShizuoka, Japan
Grade
CeremonialCeremonial
Country
ChinaJapan
Region
UjiShizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?
--$0.55/g
Price as of
--2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
--Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
--Yes
Pesticide testing
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Published lead test result
No published results found (checked Date unknown)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked Date unknown)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked Date unknown)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked Date unknown)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified
Date unknownJune 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Matcha Leaves vs Ocha & Co?

Ocha & Co is priced at $0.55/g. Matcha Leaves does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Matcha Leaves publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Matcha Leaves as of date unknown.

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: Matcha Leaves or Ocha & Co?

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

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