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Milia Matcha vs Ocha & Co

Milia Matcha sources from Japan while Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Milia Matcha publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Ocha & Co has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.25/g less expensive per gram ($0.80/g vs $0.55/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Milia Matcha June 21, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.
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At a Glance

Milia Matcha

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Origin
Japan
Grade
Not specified
Price per gram
$0.80/g
Organic
Not certified
Testing
Publishes numeric lab results
Last verified
June 21, 2026
Origin
Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.55/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified
June 24, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Milia Matcha

$0.80/g

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Ocha & Co is $0.25/g less per gram (31% difference).

Origin

Different

Milia Matcha

Japan

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Milia Matcha sources from Japan. Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Organic certification

Certified

Milia Matcha

Not certified

Ocha & Co

ORGANIC

Ocha & Co holds organic certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Milia Matcha

Publishes numeric lab results

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Milia Matcha discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Milia Matcha if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you
  • You want to see published numeric lab results

Choose Ocha & Co if:

  • You want the lower price per gram
  • Organic certification matters to you

Heavy Metal Testing

Milia Matcha

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 21, 2026.

Ocha & Co

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 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: Milia Matcha June 21, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeMilia MatchaOcha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin
JapanShizuoka, Japan
Grade
--Ceremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
--Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.80/g$0.55/g
Price as of
2026-062026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status
--ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
Publishes numeric lab resultsPublishes COA (non-numeric)
Publishes numeric lab results
Yes--
Third-party testing disclosed
YesYes
Pesticide testing
----
Published lead test result
95 ppbNo published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified
June 21, 2026June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milia Matcha or Ocha & Co cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $0.80/g per gram, a difference of $0.25/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Milia Matcha publish lab results?

Yes. Milia Matcha publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 21, 2026.

Does Ocha & Co publish lab results?

Ocha & Co publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. Verified June 24, 2026.

Are Milia Matcha and Ocha & Co both third-party tested?

Both brands claim third-party testing. However, third-party testing is only independently verifiable when the brand publishes the actual COA with the lab name, test date, and numeric results.

Is Milia Matcha or Ocha & Co organic?

Ocha & Co holds ORGANIC certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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