NOW Real Tea vs Ocha & Co

NOW Real Tea sources from Favorites while Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, NOW Real Tea is $0.30/g less expensive per gram ($0.25/g vs $0.55/g).

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

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At a Glance

NOW Real Tea

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Origin: Favorites
Grade: Not specified
Price per gram: $0.25/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

NOW Real Tea

$0.25/g

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

NOW Real Tea is $0.30/g less per gram (55% difference).

Origin

Different

NOW Real Tea

Favorites

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

NOW Real Tea sources from Favorites. Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

NOW Real Tea

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 NOW Real Tea if:

You want the lower price per gram

Choose Ocha & Co if:

Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

NOW Real Tea

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: NOW Real Tea June 27, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	NOW Real Tea	Ocha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin	Favorites	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	--	Ceremonial
Country	Favorites	Japan
Region	--	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.25/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 NOW Real Tea or Ocha & Co cheaper?

NOW Real Tea is cheaper at $0.25/g vs $0.55/g per gram, a difference of $0.30/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does NOW Real Tea publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for NOW Real Tea 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: NOW Real Tea or Ocha & Co?

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

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