Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress vs Nectar Premier
Buy the Zinus Green Tea if you want a cheap, simple all-foam mattress and sleep on your back or stomach. Buy the Nectar Premier if you sleep on your side, want a thicker 13-inch build with more cooling, and can spend about $400 more. As of November 3, 2026, the Nectar Premier is $549.99 at Miskelly Furniture, while the Zinus has ranged from $149.40 to $253.99 since October 30, 2026.
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Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
4.1Choose the Zinus Green Tea if you want a low-cost medium-firm memory foam mattress with a 100-night trial and no fiberglass.
Pros
- Very low price for a queen all-foam mattress.
- Fiberglass free and CertiPUR-US certified foam.
- Comes in six sizes and five thicknesses.
- Works with standard frames and box springs.
Cons
- Only 10-year limited warranty and 100-night trial.
- 10-inch profile is thinner than the Nectar.
- No gel cooling layer; memory foam can sleep warm.
- Lower rating and far fewer reviews than the Nectar.
What separates them
| Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress | Nectar Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.40 to $253.99 in recent daily lows; $325 at Zinus per the agent | $549.99 at Miskelly Furniture as of November 3, 2026 |
| Thickness | 10 inches (also sold in 5, 6, 8 and 12 inch) | 13 inches |
| Foam type | Green tea-infused memory foam | Gel memory foam with extra cooling fibers |
| Firmness | Medium-firm, rated 6.5 out of 10 on the brand page | Balanced firm support with cradling comfort |
| Trial period | 100 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10-year limited | Forever Warranty |
| Certification | CertiPUR-US certified, fiberglass free | Not stated in the listing |
| Ratings |
Price history
$749.00$149.40
- Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress: lowest $149.40 on Nov 1.
- Nectar Premier: lowest $549.00 on Oct 30 at mr-mattress-al; $549.00 on Nov 3.
Prices at every store
Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
- Zinus, Inc.Check price at Zinus, Inc.
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- Hawkins WOodshopCheck price at Hawkins WOodshop
Nectar Premier
- JCPenneyNew
In stock
$649.00Observed at 12:02 PM - Miskelly FurnitureNew
Availability unknown
$549.99Observed at 8:17 AM - Kensington FurnitureNew
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$629.99Observed at 2:37 AM - eBayNew
Availability unknownSold by retail_king (99% positive, 77,500 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$884.33Free shippingVerified
Also available at
- Appliance Factory & Mattress KingdomCheck price at Appliance Factory & Mattress Kingdom
- Slumberland Furniture StoresCheck price at Slumberland Furniture Stores
- Raymour & FlaniganCheck price at Raymour & Flanigan
Specs compared
| Spec | Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress | Nectar Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Queen, Twin, King, Full, California King, Twin … | Twin XL |
| Thickness | 5 in, 6 in, 8 in, 10 in, 12 in | 13 in |
| Profile height | 10 inches | — |
| Firmness | 5 | — |
| Mattress type | Memory Foam | — |
| Fiberglass | Fiberglass free | — |
| Certification | CertiPUR-US certified foam | — |
| Warranty | 10 year limited warranty | — |
| Type | — | Gel Memory Foam |
| With Boxspring | — | Yes |
| Specialty Style |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for side sleepers?
- The Nectar Premier. Its 13-inch build has deeper comfort layers and more pressure relief at the shoulders and hips. The Zinus is medium-firm and better suited to back and stomach sleepers.
- Is the Nectar Premier worth the extra money?
- If you want a longer trial, a lifetime warranty and more cooling, yes. At $549.99 versus roughly $150 to $325 for the Zinus, you pay about $300 to $400 more for a thicker, cooler bed.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Nectar Premier carries a Forever Warranty against the Zinus 10-year limited warranty, so Nectar backs it longer. Real-world life depends on weight, base and use; all-foam beds typically last 6 to 10 years.
- Which sleeps cooler?
- The Nectar Premier. It has a cooling cover with over 60% more cooling fibers than the Nectar Classic. The Zinus uses green tea-infused memory foam with a knitted cover and no gel cooling layer.
- Do both work with an adjustable base?
- The Nectar Premier is confirmed to flex on adjustable bases. The Zinus is listed as compatible with standard frames and box springs, so check the base before pairing it.
- Which is better for couples?
- The Nectar Premier. All-foam construction makes it silent and nearly motion-proof, which suits light-sleeping partners. The Zinus is also all-foam but thinner and firmer.
