Ocha & Co vs Shizuoka Matcha
Ocha & Co and Shizuoka Matcha both source their matcha from Shizuoka, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Shizuoka Matcha is $0.28/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/g vs $0.27/g).
At a Glance
Ocha & Co
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.55/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Publishes COA (non-numeric)
- Last verified
- June 24, 2026
Shizuoka Matcha
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $0.27/g
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueOcha & Co
$0.55/g
Shizuoka Matcha
$0.27/g
Shizuoka Matcha is $0.28/g less per gram (51% difference).
Organic certification
CertifiedOcha & Co
ORGANIC
Shizuoka Matcha
Not certified
Ocha & Co holds organic certification. Shizuoka Matcha does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentOcha & Co
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Shizuoka Matcha
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 Shizuoka Matcha if:
- You want the lower price per gram
Either may work if:
- Your main priority is Shizuoka origin
Heavy Metal Testing
Ocha & Co
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 24, 2026.
Shizuoka Matcha
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, Shizuoka Matcha June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Ocha & Co | Shizuoka Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Shizuoka, Japan | Shizuoka, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Premium |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Shizuoka | Shizuoka |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.55/g | $0.27/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06-27 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | 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 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, 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.