Matchaforest-Tea vs Ocha & Co

Matchaforest-Tea sources from Uji, Japan 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: Matchaforest-Tea Date unknown, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

Matchaforest-Tea

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

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

Not enough information

Matchaforest-Tea

Price not available

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Ocha & Co has published pricing. No pricing information is available for Matchaforest-Tea.

Origin

Different

Matchaforest-Tea

Uji, Japan

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Matchaforest-Tea sources from Uji, Japan. Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Matchaforest-Tea

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

Matchaforest-Tea

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: Matchaforest-Tea Date unknown, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Matchaforest-Tea	Ocha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	--	$0.55/g
Price as of	--	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 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 unknown	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Matchaforest-Tea vs Ocha & Co?

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

Does Matchaforest-Tea publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Matchaforest-Tea 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: Matchaforest-Tea or Ocha & Co?

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

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