Midori Spring vs The Tea Spot
Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia while The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Midori Spring is $0.14/g less expensive per gram ($0.93/g vs $1.07/g).
At a Glance
Midori Spring
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Indonesia
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.93/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Publishes COA (non-numeric)
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
The Tea Spot
- Origin
- Grown in Yame, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $1.07/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueMidori Spring
$0.93/g
The Tea Spot
$1.07/g
Midori Spring is $0.14/g less per gram (13% difference).
Origin
DifferentMidori Spring
Shizuoka, Indonesia
The Tea Spot
Grown in Yame, Japan
Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia. The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentMidori Spring
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
The Tea Spot
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:
- 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.
The Tea Spot
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, The Tea Spot June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Midori Spring | The Tea Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Shizuoka, Indonesia | Grown in Yame, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Indonesia | Japan |
Region | Shizuoka | Grown in Yame |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.93/g | $1.07/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 |
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