Ocha & Co vs The Tea Spot
Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan while The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Ocha & Co is $0.52/g less expensive per gram ($0.55/g vs $1.07/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
The Tea Spot
- Origin
- Grown in Yame, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $1.07/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueOcha & Co
$0.55/g
The Tea Spot
$1.07/g
Ocha & Co is $0.52/g less per gram (49% difference).
Origin
DifferentOcha & Co
Shizuoka, Japan
The Tea Spot
Grown in Yame, Japan
Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. The Tea Spot sources from Grown in Yame, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentOcha & Co
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
The Tea Spot
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.
The Tea Spot
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, The Tea Spot June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Ocha & Co | The Tea Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Shizuoka, Japan | Grown in Yame, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Shizuoka | Grown in Yame |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.55/g | $1.07/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 |
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