Jade Leaf vs Ocha & Co

Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan while Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan, 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 $0.10/g less expensive per gram ($0.45/g vs $0.55/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Jade Leaf June 21, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

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At a Glance

Jade Leaf

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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

Ocha & Co

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Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.55/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Publishes COA (non-numeric)
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Jade Leaf

$0.45/g

Ocha & Co

$0.55/g

Jade Leaf is $0.10/g less per gram (18% difference).

Origin

Different

Jade Leaf

Kagoshima and Uji, Japan

Ocha & Co

Shizuoka, Japan

Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Ocha & Co sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

Not enough information

Jade Leaf

Claims testing, no published results

Ocha & Co

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.

Ocha & Co

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: Jade Leaf June 21, 2026, Ocha & Co June 24, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Jade Leaf	Ocha & Co
Origin and Production
Origin	Kagoshima and Uji, Japan	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Kagoshima and Uji	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.45/g	$0.55/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 COA (non-numeric)
Publishes numeric lab results	--	--
Third-party testing disclosed	--	Yes
Pesticide testing	--	--
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 21, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)
Last verified	June 21, 2026	June 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade Leaf or Ocha & Co cheaper?

Jade Leaf is cheaper at $0.45/g vs $0.55/g per gram, a difference of $0.10/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Jade Leaf publish lab results?

Jade Leaf states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 21, 2026.

Does Ocha & Co publish lab results?

Ocha & Co publishes some COA data but not at full ppb resolution with a named lab and date. Verified June 24, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Jade Leaf or Ocha & Co?

Ocha & Co is third-party tested. Jade Leaf does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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