Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress · Review
Zinus Mattress Review - Is the Green Tea Memory Foam Bed Right for You?
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Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
Best for: Budget all-foam basics
A 10″ green-tea memory foam bed made in the USA, sold in Twin to King.
Good to know: No Twin XL or Cal King, and the Twin is 39″ wide.
- Type
- Memory foam
- Height
- 10″
- Sizes
- 4 ready-made
- Certified
- CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX (cover)
- Weight (queen)
- 54 lb
Pick it if
- You share the bed
Skip it if
- You need firm edges
From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.
54 × 75 in · 10″ tall
Where to get it
- zinus.comQueen $359 (sale, was $718) · checked Oct 16 See price
- Fiberglass-freeMaker states no fiberglass See the list
Returns: 100 nights from delivery (zinus.com purchases); full refund if returned in good condition with proof of purchase Details
We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the price for your exact size and height on the seller’s site.
The short version
Worth a look if
- Budget all-foam basics
Good
- A 10″ green-tea memory foam bed made in the USA, sold in Twin to King.
- Trial: 100 nights from delivery (zinus.com purchases); full refund if returned in good condition with proof of purchase
- Several side and back sleepers who had owned it 8 to 10 years still rated back support 4 out of 5, and some rated pressure relief or sleep quality 4 or 5 out of 5.
- Height: 10″
Think about
- No Twin XL or Cal King, and the Twin is 39″ wide.
- Owners whose beds were very worn after 4 to 7 years rated back support only 1 or 2 out of 5.
- A handful of owners rated how cool it sleeps 1 or 2 out of 5.
- Standard sizes only: no RV, odd or custom sizes listed
Based on the maker’s published specs and terms, and the owner reviews linked below. We haven’t slept on it. Something wrong? Tell us.
What owners say
From owners of this model A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
Small sample · 20 owner reports
Long-term GoodBed owners of the Green Tea Memory Foam were mixed: several still rated it well after 8 to 10 years, while others with very worn beds after 4 to 7 years rated back support poorly.
What people liked
- Several side and back sleepers who had owned it 8 to 10 years still rated back support 4 out of 5, and some rated pressure relief or sleep quality 4 or 5 out of 5. Source ↗
What independent reviewers found
- RTINGS (Sep 2026): Measured as firm, much firmer than Zinus's own medium rating. Back and stomach support suited light and average-weight sleepers, side-sleeper pressure relief only worked for heavier people, edges sloped and compressed, motion isolation was strong, cooling was good, and the thin, lower-density memory foam top is expected to wear first; slow response can feel stuck. Tested a queen of the 2025 made-in-USA, fiberglass-free version. Affiliate commissions disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Tom's Guide (Jan 2026): Testers found a cushioned, slow-sinking feel that suited side sleepers and some light back sleepers but was too soft for most back and stomach sleepers. Motion isolation was very good, edges were very weak, the lead tester often woke warm, and the off-gassing smell faded quickly. Tested a 10-inch bought from Zinus's Amazon store under an older test method; may predate the 2025 made-in-USA version. Affiliate commissions disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Sleep Foundation (Oct 2026): Testers found it worked for side and back sleepers up to about 230 lbs, but heavier sleepers and stomach sleepers over 130 lbs sank too far. Motion isolation was a strength, edges were average to weak, it tended to hold heat, and they expected a five-to-six-year lifespan. Focused on the 12-inch Green Tea, not the 10-inch sold on zinus.com. Affiliate commissions disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- RTINGS (Jun 2026): Measured it firm (65 Pa/mm); scored best for back and stomach sleepers and heavier side sleepers, weak for light side sleepers. Excellent motion isolation, good cooling after a 2026 retest, subpar edges, slow to respond; comfort foam may dent sooner than denser foams. Tested the 10-inch Original Green Tea (2024), queen; RTINGS says a 2025 version has since replaced it. Discloses affiliate links. Read it ↗
- Sleepopolis (Oct 2026): Scored the 12-inch model 5/10 firmness, softer than average; suits strict side sleepers and lighter back sleepers, not stomach, heavier or hot sleepers. Strong motion isolation in all tests; edges sank about three inches; tester still felt warm. Tested the 12-inch Green Tea; Zinus.com now sells it at 10 inches. Page shows conflicting update dates (Oct 2024 and Oct 2026). Discloses affiliate links. Read it ↗
Their testing, in our words. We haven’t tested these mattresses ourselves, and we don’t repeat their scores.
Sources & sample limits
20 ratings-only GoodBed owner reviews of 'Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam' (pages 1-2 of 102 ratings), Nov 2025-Oct 2026 Sample: 20 owner reports.
GoodBed lists the model as 'Green Tea Memory Foam' (10″, medium) without the word 'Original'. None of the reviews read have written text, and most raters bought years ago, so they describe earlier production. Only 20 of 102 ratings were read.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
What owners report (earlier version)
Forum owners of older Green Tea memory foam beds call it cheap and comfortable, good for guest rooms. Lifespan reports split: some got five to seven years with no sagging, others say the foam softened or the middle sagged within two to seven years. Older owners also raise worries about the cover lining (current Zinus pages say fiberglass free).
Owners like
- Comfortable for the low price
- Works well as a guest-room bed
- Some report 5 to 7 years without sagging
Owners mention
- Foam softening or center sag over time
- Older versions had a fiberglass-lined cover
From Slickdeals forum, Slickdeals forum. Summarized in our words.
Every size it comes in
Taken from the maker’s size options, in the inches it publishes. Tap a size to compare every mattress made in it. Sizes marked “as listed” don’t exactly match a standard size, so check your frame.
Price for every size
From the maker’s site on Oct 26, 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Video reviews
How it compares
Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.
| Original Green Tea Memory Foam MattressZinus | Black Foam 12″EGOHOME | Black Foam 12″ ProEGOHOME | Black Foam 14″EGOHOME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Memory foam | Memory foam | Memory foam | Memory foam |
| Queen price | $359 | $379 | $419 | $499 |
| Height | 10″ | 12″ | 12″ | 14″ |
| Trial | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Odd sizes | None | None | None | None |
| Expert reviews | 5 | 2 | None yet | 3 |
What’s inside
- 1Poly jacquard cover
- 22.5″ Green Tea Memory Foam
- 32″ Z:Comfort Foam
- 45.5″ Z:Base Foam
- Feel
- Medium
- Height
- 10″
- Custom sizes
- Not offered for this model
Returns and ordering
Trial and returns
100 nights from delivery (zinus.com purchases); full refund if returned in good condition with proof of purchase
Before you order
- Measure inside the frame, not the old mattress
- Check clearance above for the height you pick
- Make sure your base supports it
- Buy sheets in the same exact size
Questions
What is it made of?
10″ all-foam bed: green-tea-infused memory foam over a comfort foam and a base foam, in a poly jacquard cover. Made in the USA, fiberglass free.
How firm is it?
Medium That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
4 sizes, 10″. See every size. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.
Are the reviews about this exact mattress?
From owners of this model. GoodBed lists the model as 'Green Tea Memory Foam' (10″, medium) without the word 'Original'. None of the reviews read have written text, and most raters bought years ago, so they describe earlier production. Only 20 of 102 ratings were read.
Where did this information come from?
- Materials & Dimensions block (core composition, fabric, inches and weight per size), trial and warranty text, displayed price
- variant sizes and Queen price / compare-at price
Checked 2026-10-16. Specs and terms can change.
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