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6.6 /10
The Zinus Green Tea memory foam mattress is manufactured in China. It’s available in Canada via online and in-store third-party retailers. Prices vary by individual retailer, but Amazon Canada currently sells Zinus Green Tea at $399 for a queen size.
This Zinus mattress review is for the 12″ model. Its main selling point is a layer of proprietary BioFoam, infused with green tea and charcoal. This gives the mattress excellent motion isolation, but it still has poor edge support and very little bounce. Zinus only offers a 10-year warranty, and the manufacturer doesn’t offer a sleep trial in Canada.
Determined by how much the mattress edge sinks under applied weight. A mattress with average to good edge support will score 5/10 or higher.
3.3 /10
Determined by measuring a medicine ball’s impact on the mattress. Average to good motion isolation would be 5/10 or higher.
8.6 /10
Determined by dropping a medicine ball onto the mattress. The higher the first bounce, the higher the score out of 10.
1.9 /10
The Zinus Green Tea memory foam mattress is 12″ thick and has 3 foam layers. On the manufacturer website, the product page describes these layers as having a “supportive feel” meant to cradle your joints and align your spine. Its top layer is noted for its green tea and “ActivCharcoal” charcoal infusions, which are meant to keep this mattress feeling fresh.
Zinus Green Tea has excellent motion isolation, but very little bounce and comparatively poor edge support. It also has a very soft feel for a comfortable but less supportive sleep. Some customers complain of back pain as a result.
Because this is a memory foam mattress, you may notice higher temperatures while you sleep—and Zinus doesn’t offer cooling features to balance out the heat. The mattress cover is also not machine-washable, and removing it could “harm the fire safety barrier,” according to Zinus’s website. This barrier is made of either fiberglass or a rayon-based fire retardant, depending on where and when you buy the mattress.
Zinus is only available in Canada through third-party retailers, so prices will vary depending on where you buy. At $399 for a queen size, Zinus Green Tea has a lower price point than many other memory foam mattresses. Zinus also offers a 10-year limited warranty, which is about standard.
However, Zinus doesn’t offer a sleep trial in Canada. Competing foam mattresses like Juno come with a 120-night sleep trial and a 15-year warranty.
Price
$340–$869
Firmness
Medium
Type
Memory Foam
Shipping Cost
Varies by retailer
Trial Nights
100 (US only)
Warranty Years
10Ideal For: Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers
A memory foam mattress for under $500 for a queen size An extra-soft mattress that hugs your body as you sleep Excellent motion isolation To buy a mattress from an online mega-retailer like Amazon Features designed to help reduce odours
To test out your new mattress with an at-home sleep trial To avoid a mattress company that’s rated “F” on the BBB A supportive mattress with a firmer feel A mattress with good edge support More features to help you keep cool at nightWant a Canadian-made budget-friendly mattress? You should meet Juno.
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9.0 /10
Canada’s Best Value Mattress, Juno, is made with cooling gel and total-body support foam. On top of scoring MASSIVE savings, you’ll receive a FREE bedding bundle with pillow(s) and a 120-night sleep trial with your purchase.
| Size | Price | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Twin | $340 | 75″ x 39″ x 12″ | 40 lb |
Full / Double | $410 | 75″ x 54″ x 12″ | 54 lb |
Queen | $399 | 80″ x 60″ x 12″ | 63 lb |
King | $869 | 80″ x 76″ x 12″ | 79 lb |
Looking for an affordable foam mattress in more sizes? Check out Juno.
Zinus doesn’t ship directly from its website to Canadian customers. If you’re buying a Zinus Green Tea mattress in Canada, you’ll have to do it online via websites like Amazon or in-person through retailers like Wal-Mart.
Though this mattress is more affordable than some other memory foam mattresses, remember that the Zinus Green Tea mattress doesn’t have an official sleep trial if it’s purchased in Canada. It’s up to individual retailers to offer a “try before you buy” period. This contrasts with other memory foam mattresses like Juno, which offers a 120-night sleep trial across Canada.
The mattress’s return policy also depends on which retailer you bought it from. Retailers’ return policies can vary widely, so always read the policy before you buy. Zinus also offers a 10-year limited warranty that covers manufacturing defects only. This matches the industry standard, but competing brands can do better. Juno offers a significantly longer 15-year warranty.
Zinus customer service is difficult to reach, which is a problem if you need to return your mattress or get warranty support. Zinus doesn’t offer online chat and doesn’t have a customer service phone number. Your only option is to fill out the contact form on Zinus’s website and wait for an answer. The company doesn’t provide a guaranteed response timeline.
Courier | FedEx, UPS |
Shipping Cost | Varies by retailer |
Shipping Time | Varies by retailer |
Sleep Trial Nights | 100 (US only) |
Warranty Years | 10 |
Return Ease | Free pickup and return, full refund |
Get Juno and enjoy a 120-night sleep trial with a 15-year warranty.
| Height | Layers | CertiPUR-US® Certified | Machine Washable Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
12″ | 3 | Yes | No |
The Zinus Green Tea Mattress has 3 layers of memory foam.
The polyester-based mattress cover is not machine-washable. In the past, Zinus has used fiberglass in its mattress products to meet United States federal regulations on fire safety. A statement on Zinus’s US site says the company is transitioning away from fiberglass to a rayon-based fire retardant. It’s not clear when this transition is taking place, and Zinus still warns mattress owners not to remove the mattress cover.
It’s also possible that some retailers may still sell Zinus Green Tea mattresses containing fiberglass. Talk to your specific retailer and ask if the Zinus Green Tea mattresses in their inventory are models that contain fiberglass.
Looking for a Canadian foam mattress that doesn’t use fiberglass? Check out Juno.
This allows us to accurately rate and compare the performance of the mattresses reviewed on this website. Engineer independence and operating standards help ensure their results remain unbiased, valid, and reliable. Each mattress was evaluated using the same strict mattress testing methodology to protect the overall integrity of the results. The full report has been given the official stamp of approval from an APEGA-certified engineer operating under a strict ethical code of conduct.
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3.3 /10
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1.9 /10
| Launched | Company HQ | Ownership | BBB Rating | Trustpilot Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1979 | South Korea | Private | ||
Zinus is a South Korea–based company founded in 1979 by Youn Jae Lee. According to the company’s website, it began as a tent manufacturer before expanding into mattresses. The company maintains an “F” (unaccredited) rating on Better Business Bureau. At the time of writing, Zinus has a “Bad” rating on Trustpilot with 1.6/5 stars, based on 66 reviews. 79% of those ratings are 1 star.
Overall, there are a significant number of customer complaints about the company and its products. Complaints include poor customer service and the company not honouring its warranty and return policies. Customers have also complained about missing parts and notable manufacturing defects, including fiberglass strands fraying and leaking through the mattress cover.
Zinus is currently facing a proposed class-action lawsuit after a California customer’s four-year-old daughter experienced serious health issues related to the fiberglass in her Zinus mattress. This is just one of several thousand people in the United States who say they were affected by fiberglass in the mattress. If fiberglass is a health concern for you, another mattress option like Juno might be safer.
Juno’s parent company has an “A+” BBB rating and an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot.
The Zinus Green Tea memory foam mattress doesn’t come with cooling features or a sleep trial for Canadians. The company is also facing a proposed class-action lawsuit and has many customer reviews about poor service and product quality. We recommend choosing competitor Juno instead.
Juno comes with a cooling gel layer, a 120-night sleep trial, and the option of a full refund with easy returns. Get greater value for a similar price, especially when you factor in Juno’s free bedding bundle with pillow(s).
You’ll also get more peace of mind when you buy from a company with an “A+” BBB rating and an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot.
No. Zinus warns that its mattress covers should not be removed. This is because of the fire sock beneath the cover, which may contain fiberglass (depending on where and when you bought the mattress). Unzipping the cover could release fiberglass particles and be harmful to your health. Instead, spot-clean any stains on your mattress cover.
READ MORE: Is fiberglass in a mattress dangerous?
Zinus’s 10-year limited warranty covers manufacturing defects only. This coverage doesn’t include “deterioration of the foam that results in an indentation of less than 1.5 inches, not associated with a sag in the foundation, box spring or platform or mattress.” Any damage (including stains) will void the warranty, so Zinus recommends using an additional stain-resistant pad to protect the mattress.
Zinus manufactures its products across Asia and North America. The company currently manufactures the Zinus Green Tea mattress in China.
According to the manufacturer’s website, this mattress can be used with a “box spring, platform bed frame, slatted base, bunkie board, [or] adjustable bed frame.” Zinus recommends a flat surface for its mattresses.
Are you looking for a firmer foam mattress with cooling features for a more comfortable night’s sleep? We think you’ll like the Juno mattress. It comes with a 120-night sleep trial, giving you four months to try Juno before making your decision. The 15-year warranty, from one of the industry’s most reputable companies, is also a vast improvement over Zinus’s 10-year coverage. Get all this for the price of $499 for a queen size, as well as a free bedding bundle with pillow(s).
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