Ippodo Tea vs Marukyu-Koyamaen
Ippodo Tea and Marukyu-Koyamaen both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On testing transparency, Ippodo Tea (Tier 3) discloses more than Marukyu-Koyamaen (Tier 4), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Marukyu-Koyamaen is $0.92/g less expensive per gram ($2.05/g vs $1.13/g).
At a Glance
Ippodo Tea
- Origin
- Uji, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $2.05/g
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- Claims testing, no published results
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Marukyu-Koyamaen
- 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 valueIppodo Tea
$2.05/g
Marukyu-Koyamaen
$1.13/g
Marukyu-Koyamaen is $0.92/g less per gram (45% difference).
Testing transparency
More transparentIppodo Tea
Claims testing, no published results
Marukyu-Koyamaen
No public testing information found
Ippodo Tea discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Ippodo Tea if:
- Testing transparency is important to you
Choose Marukyu-Koyamaen if:
- You want the lower price per gram
Either may work if:
- Your main priority is Uji origin
Heavy Metal Testing
Ippodo Tea
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: Ippodo Tea June 27, 2026, Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Ippodo Tea | Marukyu-Koyamaen |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Uji | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $2.05/g | $1.13/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06 |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Claims testing, no published results | -- |
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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