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Ocha & Co vs Sencha Naturals

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan while Sencha Naturals sources from Kagoshima, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Sencha Naturals is $0.17/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/g vs $0.38/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Sencha Naturals June 27, 2026.
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At a Glance

Origin
Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.55/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified
June 24, 2026

Sencha Naturals

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Origin
Kagoshima, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.38/g
Organic
Not certified
Testing
No public testing information found
Last verified
June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Sencha Naturals

$0.38/g

Sencha Naturals is $0.17/g less per gram (31% difference).

Origin

Different

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Sencha Naturals

Kagoshima, Japan

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Sencha Naturals sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Organic certification

Certified

Ocha & Co

ORGANIC

Sencha Naturals

Not certified

Ocha & Co holds organic certification. Sencha Naturals does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Sencha Naturals

No public testing information found

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

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Ocha & Co if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you
  • Organic certification matters to you

Choose Sencha Naturals if:

  • You want the lower price per gram

Heavy Metal Testing

Ocha & Co

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 2026.

Sencha Naturals

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: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Sencha Naturals June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeOcha & CoSencha Naturals
Origin and Production
Origin
Shizuoka, JapanKagoshima, Japan
Grade
CeremonialCeremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
ShizuokaKagoshima
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.55/g$0.38/g
Price as of
2026-062026-06-27
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANIC--
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
Publishes COA (non-numeric)--
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
Yes--
Pesticide testing
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Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified
June 24, 2026June 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocha & Co or Sencha Naturals cheaper?

Sencha Naturals is cheaper at $0.38/g vs $0.55/g per gram, a difference of $0.17/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

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.

Does Sencha Naturals publish lab results?

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

Which is third-party tested: Ocha & Co or Sencha Naturals?

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

Is Ocha & Co or Sencha Naturals organic?

Ocha & Co holds ORGANIC certification. Sencha Naturals does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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