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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).

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

The Tea Spot

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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 value

Midori Spring

$0.93/g

The Tea Spot

$1.07/g

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

Origin

Different

Midori 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 transparent

Midori 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

AttributeMidori SpringThe Tea Spot
Origin and Production
Origin
Shizuoka, IndonesiaGrown in Yame, Japan
Grade
CeremonialCeremonial
Country
IndonesiaJapan
Region
ShizuokaGrown in Yame
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)--
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
Yes--
Pesticide testing
Yes--
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 The Tea Spot 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 The Tea Spot publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Midori Spring or The Tea Spot?

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

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