Jade Leaf vs Matcha Nude
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan while Matcha Nude sources from Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Matcha Nude publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Jade Leaf has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Jade Leaf is $0.20/g less expensive per gram ($0.45/g vs $0.65/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
Matcha Nude
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $0.65/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Publishes numeric lab results
- Last verified
- June 24, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueJade Leaf
$0.45/g
Matcha Nude
$0.65/g
Jade Leaf is $0.20/g less per gram (31% difference).
Origin
DifferentJade Leaf
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Matcha Nude
Japan
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Matcha Nude sources from Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentJade Leaf
Claims testing, no published results
Matcha Nude
Publishes numeric lab results
Matcha Nude 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
Choose Matcha Nude if:
- Testing transparency is important to you
- You want to see published numeric lab results
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.
Matcha Nude
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
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: Jade Leaf June 21, 2026, Matcha Nude June 24, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Jade Leaf | Matcha Nude |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan | Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Premium |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Kagoshima and Uji | -- |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.45/g | $0.65/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Claims testing, no published results | Publishes numeric lab results |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | Yes |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | Yes |
Pesticide testing | -- | -- |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | 52 ppb |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | 12 ppb |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | 16 ppb |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | 5 ppb |
Last verified | June 21, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
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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.