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Midori Spring vs Pique Sun Goddess

Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia while Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Midori Spring (Tier 2) discloses more than Pique Sun Goddess (Tier 3), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Midori Spring is $0.14/g less expensive per gram ($0.93/g vs $1.07/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Midori Spring June 27, 2026, Pique Sun Goddess 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

Pique Sun Goddess

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Origin
Kagoshima, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$1.07/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Claims testing, no published results
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Midori Spring

$0.93/g

Pique Sun Goddess

$1.07/g

Midori Spring is $0.14/g less per gram (13% difference).

Origin

Different

Midori Spring

Shizuoka, Indonesia

Pique Sun Goddess

Kagoshima, Japan

Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia. Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Midori Spring

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Pique Sun Goddess

Claims testing, no published results

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

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Midori Spring if:

  • You want the lower price per gram
  • Testing transparency is important to you

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.

Pique Sun Goddess

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, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeMidori SpringPique Sun Goddess
Origin and Production
Origin
Shizuoka, IndonesiaKagoshima, Japan
Grade
CeremonialCeremonial
Country
IndonesiaJapan
Region
ShizuokaKagoshima
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.93/g$1.07/g
Price as of
2026-06-272026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
Publishes COA (non-numeric)Claims testing, no published results
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
Yes--
Pesticide testing
YesYes
Published lead test result
135 ppmNo 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, 2026June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midori Spring or Pique Sun Goddess cheaper?

Midori Spring is cheaper at $0.93/g vs $1.07/g per gram, a difference of $0.14/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 Pique Sun Goddess publish lab results?

Pique Sun Goddess states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Midori Spring or Pique Sun Goddess?

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

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