Original verdict: Ben found the older Tatami Hybrid unusually slow and contouring for a latex-based mattress, with a supportive coil edge. The current Tatami is different: Essentia now describes it as an all-latex mattress without springs. The hands-on results here apply to the older hybrid.
Essentia’s product names can span very different constructions. The mattress Ben tested combined latex-based comfort foam with pocketed coils. Today’s Tatami product page describes a spring-free latex core. Do not assume the current bed reproduces the older hybrid’s feel or edge support.
Older hybrid vs. current Tatami
Older review sample: A latex-based, slow-recovery comfort surface above individually pocketed coils, with a quilted cover.
Current Tatami: Essentia describes a full latex design with a high-density latex core and no springs. The manufacturer lists current specifications, sizes and policies on its product page. We have not tested that revised construction for this article.
What Ben experienced with the hybrid
Unboxing was awkward because the mattress came in a long box rather than folded in half. Once open, the sample expanded quickly. Ben was surprised by the upper foam’s response: it recovered more slowly than the springy latex feel he expected and left an impression briefly after he pressed it.
His 14-pound bowling-ball demonstration showed moderate sinkage. When lying on his side, he found the surface contouring at the shoulder and hip. He also noticed a supportive perimeter compared with the all-latex mattresses he had tried. Those are impressions of the old hybrid and may differ for other bodies or the current all-latex bed.
Inside the reviewed hybrid
The historical manufacturer description listed a cotton cover, approximately 1.5 inches of Essentia’s natural memory-foam-style material over a half-inch latex support layer, and an 8-inch pocketed-coil core with cotton padding. The original review video below shows the mattress tested.
Certification applies to the product or components specified on the certificate. Natural or organic materials do not mean a mattress is chemical-free, and no mattress can promise a particular health outcome.
Watch the original review
Buying a current Essentia mattress
Review the current construction, firmness, foundation requirements and complete price. The manufacturer’s current product page lists a trial and a return fee; check the exact terms and sales channel before ordering because they can change. Avoid relying on old prices or warranty claims from the hybrid review.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the current Tatami have coils?
Essentia currently describes the Tatami as all-latex and spring-free. Ben’s older review sample was a hybrid with coils.
Did Ben like the older Tatami for side sleeping?
Yes. He found the older hybrid contouring at the shoulder and hip. That does not establish the current model’s feel.
Are latex and memory foam always equally responsive?
No. Materials and formulations differ. The latex-based surface Ben tested recovered more slowly than he expected from typical latex.
Compare this mattress against 142 tested mattresses
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