Jade Leaf vs Steady Matcha
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan while Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On testing transparency, Jade Leaf (Tier 2) discloses more than Steady Matcha (Tier 99), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. On price, Jade Leaf is $0.44/g less expensive per gram ($0.45/g vs $0.89/g). Note: Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric heavy metal values are available before that date.
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
Steady Matcha
USPre-launch- Origin
- Uji, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.89/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Lab results publishing at launch
- Last verified
- June 22, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueJade Leaf
$0.45/g
Steady Matcha
$0.89/g
Jade Leaf is $0.44/g less per gram (49% difference).
Origin
DifferentJade Leaf
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan
Steady Matcha
Uji, Japan
Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. Steady Matcha sources from Uji, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
More transparentJade Leaf
Claims testing, no published results
Steady Matcha
Lab results publishing at launch
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
- You need matcha available now
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.
Steady Matcha
Lab results will be published at launch.
Last checked June 22, 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, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Jade Leaf | Steady Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Kagoshima and Uji, Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Kagoshima and Uji | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.45/g | $0.89/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 2026-06 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Claims testing, no published results | Lab results publishing at launch |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | Publishing at launch |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | Yes |
Pesticide testing | -- | Yes |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 21, 2026) | Lab results publishing at launch |
Last verified | June 21, 2026 | June 22, 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.