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Ocha & Co vs Teafy

Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan while Teafy sources from Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Ocha & Co has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.15/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/g vs $0.70/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Ocha & Co June 24, 2026, Teafy June 21, 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
Origin
Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.70/g
Organic
EU
Testing
Publishes numeric lab results
Last verified
June 21, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Teafy

$0.70/g

Ocha & Co is $0.15/g less per gram (21% difference).

Origin

Different

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Teafy

Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan

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

Testing transparency

More transparent

Ocha & Co

Publishes COA (non-numeric)

Teafy

Publishes numeric lab results

Teafy 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

Choose Teafy if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you
  • You want to see published numeric lab results

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.

Teafy

Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.

Last checked June 21, 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, Teafy June 21, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeOcha & CoTeafy
Origin and Production
Origin
Shizuoka, JapanKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
CeremonialCeremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
ShizuokaKyoto Uji + Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.55/g$0.70/g
Price as of
2026-062026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICEU
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
Publishes COA (non-numeric)Publishes numeric lab results
Publishes numeric lab results
--Yes
Third-party testing disclosed
YesYes
Pesticide testing
--Yes
Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)67 ppb
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)13 ppb
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)21 ppb
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)
Last verified
June 24, 2026June 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocha & Co or Teafy cheaper?

Ocha & Co is cheaper at $0.55/g vs $0.70/g per gram, a difference of $0.15/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 Teafy publish lab results?

Yes. Teafy publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 21, 2026.

Are Ocha & Co and Teafy both third-party tested?

Both brands claim third-party testing. However, third-party testing is only independently verifiable when the brand publishes the actual COA with the lab name, test date, and numeric results.

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