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500 Tins · Ships Sep 2026

Moses Tee Shop vs Shogyokuen Matcha: 2026 Comparison

Moses Tee Shop and Shogyokuen both source their matcha from Uji, China, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison.

VerdictSpec tableHeavy metalsPriceFAQ

Verdict by Axis

No single overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on which axis matters most to you.

Price per gram

Tie / indeterminate

Only Shogyokuen has a published price ($1.00/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands are rated Unrated. Equivalent disclosure level.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands source from Uji. Same origin region.

Organic certification

Shogyokuen

Shogyokuen holds ORGANIC certification. Moses Tee Shop does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldMoses Tee ShopShogyokuen
OriginUji, ChinaUji, Japan
GradePremiumPremium
Price per gramNot available$1.00/g
Transparency tier----
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoNo
Organic certificationNoneORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifieddate unknownJune 27, 2026
Moses Tee Shop
Shogyokuen

Origin

Uji, China
Uji, Japan

Grade

Premium
Premium

Price per gram

Not available
$1.00/g

Transparency tier

--
--

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
No

Organic certification

None
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

date unknown
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Moses Tee Shop nor Shogyokuen has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (date unknown and June 27, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalMoses Tee ShopShogyokuen
LeadNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. Absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Moses Tee Shop date unknown, Shogyokuen June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Moses Tee Shop does not have a published price per gram. Shogyokuen is priced at $1.00/g (as of 2026-06-27).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Moses Tee Shop as of the last verification date. No public testing statement has been found for Shogyokuen as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Both Moses Tee Shop and Shogyokuen source their leaf from Uji. Origin is a neutral factor in this comparison. Flavor and quality differences, if any, are more likely to reflect grade, harvest timing, and processing than regional terroir.

Which Should You Buy?

Both brands are at the same transparency tier (Unrated). Testing disclosure is not a differentiator between them. If organic certification matters to you: Shogyokuen holds ORGANIC certification. Moses Tee Shop does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Moses Tee Shop vs Shogyokuen?

Shogyokuen is priced at $1.00/g. Moses Tee Shop does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Moses Tee Shop publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Moses Tee Shop as of date unknown.

Does Shogyokuen publish lab results?

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

Is Moses Tee Shop or Shogyokuen organic?

Shogyokuen holds ORGANIC certification. Moses Tee Shop does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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