Horii Shichimeien vs Marukyu-Koyamaen

Horii Shichimeien and Marukyu-Koyamaen both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Marukyu-Koyamaen is $0.22/g less expensive per gram ($1.35/g vs $1.13/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Horii Shichimeien June 27, 2026, Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

Horii Shichimeien

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $1.35/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Marukyu-Koyamaen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $1.13/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Horii Shichimeien

$1.35/g

Marukyu-Koyamaen

$1.13/g

Marukyu-Koyamaen is $0.22/g less per gram (16% difference).

Testing transparency

More transparent

Horii Shichimeien

No public testing information found

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No public testing information found

Marukyu-Koyamaen discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Marukyu-Koyamaen if:

You want the lower price per gram
Testing transparency is important to you

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Uji origin

Heavy Metal Testing

Horii Shichimeien

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 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: Horii Shichimeien June 27, 2026, Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Horii Shichimeien	Marukyu-Koyamaen
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Premium	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$1.35/g	$1.13/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	--	--
Publishes numeric lab results	--	--
Third-party testing disclosed	--	--
Pesticide testing	--	--
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horii Shichimeien or Marukyu-Koyamaen cheaper?

Marukyu-Koyamaen is cheaper at $1.13/g vs $1.35/g per gram, a difference of $0.22/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Horii Shichimeien publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Horii Shichimeien as of June 27, 2026.

Does Marukyu-Koyamaen publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Marukyu-Koyamaen as of June 24, 2026.

Is Horii Shichimeien or Marukyu-Koyamaen organic?

Marukyu-Koyamaen holds None certification. Horii Shichimeien does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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