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Milia Matcha vs Tea Zone

Milia Matcha sources from Japan while Tea Zone sources from Tencha, 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. Tea Zone has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Tea Zone is $0.77/g less expensive per gram ($0.80/g vs $0.03/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Milia Matcha June 21, 2026, Tea Zone June 27, 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
Tencha
Grade
Not specified
Price per gram
$0.03/g
Organic
Not certified
Testing
No public testing information found
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Milia Matcha

$0.80/g

Tea Zone

$0.03/g

Tea Zone is $0.77/g less per gram (96% difference).

Origin

Different

Milia Matcha

Japan

Tea Zone

Tencha

Milia Matcha sources from Japan. Tea Zone sources from Tencha. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Milia Matcha

Publishes numeric lab results

Tea Zone

No public testing information found

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 Tea Zone if:

  • You want the lower price per gram

Heavy Metal Testing

Milia Matcha

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 21, 2026.

Tea Zone

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: Milia Matcha June 21, 2026, Tea Zone June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeMilia MatchaTea Zone
Origin and Production
Origin
JapanTencha
Country
JapanTencha
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.80/g$0.03/g
Price as of
2026-062026-06-27
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
Publishes numeric lab results--
Publishes numeric lab results
Yes--
Third-party testing disclosed
Yes--
Pesticide testing
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Published lead test result
95 ppbNo published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified
June 21, 2026June 27, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milia Matcha or Tea Zone cheaper?

Tea Zone is cheaper at $0.03/g vs $0.80/g per gram, a difference of $0.77/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

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 Tea Zone publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Milia Matcha or Tea Zone?

Milia Matcha is third-party tested. Tea Zone does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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