Milia Matcha vs The Tea Spot
Milia Matcha sources from Japan while The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, 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. The Tea Spot has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Milia Matcha is $0.27/g less expensive per gram ($0.80/g vs $1.07/g).
At a Glance
Milia Matcha
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Not specified
- Price per gram
- $0.80/g
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- Publishes numeric lab results
- Last verified
- June 21, 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 valueMilia Matcha
$0.80/g
The Tea Spot
$1.07/g
Milia Matcha is $0.27/g less per gram (25% difference).
Origin
DifferentMilia Matcha
Japan
The Tea Spot
Grown in Yame, Japan
Milia Matcha sources from Japan. The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedMilia Matcha
Not certified
The Tea Spot
ORGANIC
The Tea Spot holds organic certification. Milia Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentMilia Matcha
Publishes numeric lab results
The Tea Spot
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:
- You want the lower price per gram
- Testing transparency is important to you
- You want to see published numeric lab results
Choose The Tea Spot if:
- Organic certification matters to you
Heavy Metal Testing
Milia Matcha
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
Last checked June 21, 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: Milia Matcha June 21, 2026, The Tea Spot June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Milia Matcha | The Tea Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Japan | Grown in Yame, Japan |
Grade | -- | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | -- | Grown in Yame |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.80/g | $1.07/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06-27 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | -- | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Publishes numeric lab results | -- |
Publishes numeric lab results | Yes | -- |
Third-party testing disclosed | Yes | -- |
Pesticide testing | -- | -- |
Published lead test result | 95 ppb | No 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, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
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All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs, brand websites, and independent test results. Every safety data point carries its source and last-verified date. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands. Brand information changes: verify current status before purchasing.