Mizuba Tea Co vs Ocha & Co

Mizuba Tea Co and Ocha & Co both source their matcha from Shizuoka, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.08/g less expensive per gram ($0.63/g vs $0.55/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Mizuba Tea Co June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

Mizuba Tea Co

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Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.63/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Ocha & Co

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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

Mizuba Tea Co

$0.63/g

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Ocha & Co is $0.08/g less per gram (13% difference).

Testing transparency

More transparent

Mizuba Tea Co

No public testing information found

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Ocha & Co discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Ocha & Co if:

You want the lower price per gram
Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Shizuoka origin
You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Mizuba Tea Co

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 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: Mizuba Tea Co June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Mizuba Tea Co	Ocha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Japan	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.63/g	$0.55/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
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	--	--
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mizuba Tea Co or Ocha & Co cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $0.63/g per gram, a difference of $0.08/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Mizuba Tea Co publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Mizuba Tea Co or Ocha & Co?

Ocha & Co is third-party tested. Mizuba Tea Co does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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