Jade Leaf vs Maeda-en
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan while Maeda-en sources from Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Jade Leaf is $0.25/g less expensive per gram ($0.45/g vs $0.70/g).
At a Glance
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
Maeda-en
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.70/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueJade Leaf
$0.45/g
Maeda-en
$0.70/g
Jade Leaf is $0.25/g less per gram (36% difference).
Origin
DifferentJade Leaf
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Maeda-en
Japan
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Maeda-en sources from Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentJade Leaf
Claims testing, no published results
Maeda-en
No public testing information found
Jade Leaf discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Jade Leaf if:
- You want the lower price per gram
- Testing transparency is important to you
Either may work if:
- You want organic ceremonial matcha
Heavy Metal Testing
Jade Leaf
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 21, 2026.
Maeda-en
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 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: Jade Leaf June 21, 2026, Maeda-en June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Jade Leaf | Maeda-en |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan | Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Kagoshima and Uji | -- |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.45/g | $0.70/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06-27 |
| 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 21, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Last verified | June 21, 2026 | June 27, 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.