Midori Spring vs Shogyokuen

Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia while Shogyokuen sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Midori Spring is $0.07/g less expensive per gram ($0.93/g vs $1.00/g).

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

Shogyokuen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $1.00/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

Shogyokuen

$1.00/g

Midori Spring is $0.07/g less per gram (7% difference).

Origin

Different

Midori Spring

Shizuoka, Indonesia

Shogyokuen

Uji, Japan

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

Testing transparency

More transparent

Midori Spring

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Shogyokuen

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

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.

Shogyokuen

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, Shogyokuen June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Midori Spring	Shogyokuen
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Indonesia	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Premium
Country	Indonesia	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.93/g	$1.00/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 Shogyokuen cheaper?

Midori Spring is cheaper at $0.93/g vs $1.00/g per gram, a difference of $0.07/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 Shogyokuen publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Midori Spring or Shogyokuen?

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

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