Jade Leaf vs Midori Spring
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan while Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Both brands are rated Tier 2 on testing transparency, meaning neither currently publishes a full numeric COA with ppb-resolution heavy metal values. On price, Jade Leaf is $0.48/g less expensive per gram ($0.45/g vs $0.93/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
Midori Spring
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Indonesia
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.93/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Publishes COA (non-numeric)
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueJade Leaf
$0.45/g
Midori Spring
$0.93/g
Jade Leaf is $0.48/g less per gram (52% difference).
Origin
DifferentJade Leaf
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Midori Spring
Shizuoka, Indonesia
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Midori Spring sources from Shizuoka, Indonesia. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
Not enough informationJade Leaf
Claims testing, no published results
Midori Spring
Publishes COA (non-numeric)
No published numeric lab results are available for either brand. A testing claim without published numbers cannot be independently verified.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Jade Leaf if:
- You want the lower price per gram
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.
Midori Spring
Numeric heavy metal results are publicly available.
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, Midori Spring June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Jade Leaf | Midori Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan | Shizuoka, Indonesia |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Indonesia |
Region | Kagoshima and Uji | Shizuoka |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.45/g | $0.93/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 COA (non-numeric) |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | -- |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | Yes |
Pesticide testing | -- | Yes |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | 135 ppm |
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 |
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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.