Ocha & Co vs Shogyokuen

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan while Shogyokuen sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.45/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/g vs $1.00/g).

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

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At a Glance

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

Shogyokuen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $1.00/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Shogyokuen

$1.00/g

Ocha & Co is $0.45/g less per gram (45% difference).

Origin

Different

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Shogyokuen

Uji, Japan

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Shogyokuen sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Shogyokuen

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:

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

Either may work if:

You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Ocha & Co

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 2026.

Shogyokuen

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, Shogyokuen June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Ocha & Co	Shogyokuen
Origin and Production
Origin	Shizuoka, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Premium
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Shizuoka	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.55/g	$1.00/g
Price as of	2026-06	2026-06-27
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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocha & Co or Shogyokuen cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $1.00/g per gram, a difference of $0.45/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

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 Shogyokuen publish lab results?

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

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

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

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