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Frontier Co-op vs Jade Leaf

Frontier Co-op sources from Japan while Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Frontier Co-op is $0.34/g less expensive per gram ($0.11/g vs $0.45/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Frontier Co-op June 27, 2026, Jade Leaf June 21, 2026.
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At a Glance

Frontier Co-op

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Origin
Japan
Grade
Premium
Price per gram
$0.11/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
No public testing information found
Last verified
June 27, 2026
Origin
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.45/g
Organic
ORGANIC
Testing
Claims testing, no published results
Last verified
June 21, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Frontier Co-op

$0.11/g

Jade Leaf

$0.45/g

Frontier Co-op is $0.34/g less per gram (76% difference).

Origin

Different

Frontier Co-op

Japan

Jade Leaf

Kagoshima and Uji, Japan

Frontier Co-op sources from Japan. Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Frontier Co-op

No public testing information found

Jade Leaf

Claims testing, no published results

Jade Leaf discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Frontier Co-op if:

  • You want the lower price per gram

Choose Jade Leaf if:

  • Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

  • You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Frontier Co-op

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Jade Leaf

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 21, 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: Frontier Co-op June 27, 2026, Jade Leaf June 21, 2026.

Full Comparison

AttributeFrontier Co-opJade Leaf
Origin and Production
Origin
JapanKagoshima and Uji, Japan
Grade
PremiumCeremonial
Country
JapanJapan
Region
--Kagoshima and Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?
$0.11/g$0.45/g
Price as of
2026-06-272026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status
ORGANICORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency
--Claims testing, no published results
Publishes numeric lab results
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Third-party testing disclosed
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Pesticide testing
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Published lead test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)
Published cadmium test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)
Published arsenic test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)
Published mercury test result
No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)
Last verified
June 27, 2026June 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frontier Co-op or Jade Leaf cheaper?

Frontier Co-op is cheaper at $0.11/g vs $0.45/g per gram, a difference of $0.34/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Frontier Co-op publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Frontier Co-op as of June 27, 2026.

Does Jade Leaf publish lab results?

Jade Leaf states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 21, 2026.

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