Midori Spring vs Shizuoka Matcha

Midori Spring and Shizuoka Matcha both source their matcha from Shizuoka, Indonesia, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Shizuoka Matcha is $0.66/g less expensive per gram ($0.93/g vs $0.27/g).

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

Shizuoka Matcha

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Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $0.27/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Midori Spring

$0.93/g

Shizuoka Matcha

$0.27/g

Shizuoka Matcha is $0.66/g less per gram (71% difference).

Organic certification

Certified

Midori Spring

ORGANIC

Shizuoka Matcha

Not certified

Midori Spring holds organic certification. Shizuoka Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Midori Spring

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Shizuoka 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
Organic certification matters to you

Choose Shizuoka Matcha if:

You want the lower price per gram

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Shizuoka origin

Heavy Metal Testing

Midori Spring

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Shizuoka 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, Shizuoka Matcha June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Midori Spring	Shizuoka Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Indonesia	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Premium
Country	Indonesia	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.93/g	$0.27/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status	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 Shizuoka Matcha cheaper?

Shizuoka Matcha is cheaper at $0.27/g vs $0.93/g per gram, a difference of $0.66/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 Shizuoka Matcha publish lab results?

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

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

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

Is Midori Spring or Shizuoka Matcha organic?

Midori Spring holds ORGANIC certification. Shizuoka Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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