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).
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
Teafy
- 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 valueOcha & Co
$0.55/g
Teafy
$0.70/g
Ocha & Co is $0.15/g less per gram (21% difference).
Origin
DifferentOcha & 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 transparentOcha & 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
| Attribute | Ocha & Co | Teafy |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Shizuoka, Japan | Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Shizuoka | Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.55/g | $0.70/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | EU |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Publishes COA (non-numeric) | Publishes numeric lab results |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | Yes |
Third-party testing disclosed | Yes | Yes |
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, 2026 | June 21, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.