ITO EN vs Jade Leaf
ITO EN sources from Kagoshima, Japan while Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, ITO EN is $0.25/g less expensive per gram ($0.20/g vs $0.45/g).
At a Glance
ITO EN
- Origin
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.20/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Jade Leaf
- 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 valueITO EN
$0.20/g
Jade Leaf
$0.45/g
ITO EN is $0.25/g less per gram (56% difference).
Origin
DifferentITO EN
Kagoshima, Japan
Jade Leaf
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
ITO EN sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentITO EN
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 ITO EN 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
ITO EN
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: ITO EN June 27, 2026, Jade Leaf June 21, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | ITO EN | Jade Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Kagoshima, Japan | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Kagoshima | Kagoshima and Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.20/g | $0.45/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | ORGANIC |
| 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 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, 2026 | June 21, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs, brand websites, and independent test results. Every safety data point carries its source and last-verified date. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands. Brand information changes: verify current status before purchasing.