Midori Spring vs Naoki Matcha

Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia while Naoki Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Naoki Matcha is $0.31/g less expensive per gram ($0.93/g vs $0.62/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Midori Spring June 27, 2026, Naoki Matcha June 27, 2026.

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At a Glance

Midori Spring

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Origin: Shizuoka, Indonesia
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.93/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Naoki Matcha

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Culinary
Price per gram: $0.62/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Midori Spring

$0.93/g

Naoki Matcha

$0.62/g

Naoki Matcha is $0.31/g less per gram (33% difference).

Origin

Different

Midori Spring

Shizuoka, Indonesia

Naoki Matcha

Uji, Japan

Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia. Naoki Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Midori Spring

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Naoki Matcha

No public testing information found

Midori Spring discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Midori Spring if:

Testing transparency is important to you

Choose Naoki Matcha if:

You want the lower price per gram

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Midori Spring

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Naoki Matcha

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: Midori Spring June 27, 2026, Naoki Matcha June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Midori Spring	Naoki Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Indonesia	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Culinary
Country	Indonesia	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.93/g	$0.62/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06-27
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	Yes	--
Published lead test result	135 ppm	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 Midori Spring or Naoki Matcha cheaper?

Naoki Matcha is cheaper at $0.62/g vs $0.93/g per gram, a difference of $0.31/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Midori Spring publish lab results?

Midori Spring publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. Verified June 27, 2026.

Does Naoki Matcha publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Midori Spring or Naoki Matcha?

Midori Spring is third-party tested. Naoki Matcha does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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