Midori Spring vs Ocha & Co

Midori Spring and Ocha & Co both source their matcha from Shizuoka, Indonesia, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. Both brands are rated Tier 2 on testing transparency, meaning neither currently publishes a full numeric COA with ppb-resolution heavy metal values. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.38/g less expensive per gram ($0.93/g vs $0.55/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Midori Spring June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 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

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

Better value

Midori Spring

$0.93/g

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Ocha & Co is $0.38/g less per gram (41% difference).

Testing transparency

Not enough information

Midori Spring

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

No published numeric lab results are available for either brand. A testing claim without published numbers cannot be independently verified.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Ocha & Co if:

You want the lower price per gram

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Shizuoka origin
You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Midori Spring

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

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: Midori Spring June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Midori Spring	Ocha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Indonesia	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Indonesia	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.93/g	$0.55/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	Publishes COA (non-numeric)	Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Publishes numeric lab results	--	--
Third-party testing disclosed	Yes	Yes
Pesticide testing	Yes	--
Published lead test result	135 ppm	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midori Spring or Ocha & Co cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $0.93/g per gram, a difference of $0.38/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

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 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.

Are Midori Spring and Ocha & Co both third-party tested?

Both brands claim third-party testing. However, third-party testing is only independently verifiable when the brand publishes the actual COA with the lab name, test date, and numeric results.

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