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Jade Monk vs Kettl Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Jade Monk and Kettl across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. On price, Jade Monk is $2.31/g less expensive per gram ($0.44/g vs $2.75/g).

VerdictSpec tableHeavy metalsPriceFAQ

Verdict by Axis

No single overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on which axis matters most to you.

Price per gram

Jade Monk

Jade Monk is $2.31/g cheaper ($0.44/g vs $2.75/g).

Testing transparency

Kettl

Kettl is Tier 4 vs Unrated for Jade Monk. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

One or both brands have not publicly disclosed their leaf origin region.

Organic certification

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldJade MonkKettl
OriginNot disclosedUji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan
GradeNot specifiedCeremonial
Price per gram$0.44/gBetter$2.75/g
Transparency tier--Tier 4
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoNo
Organic certificationNoneUnspecified
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 27, 2026
Jade Monk
Kettl

Origin

Not disclosed
Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan

Grade

Not specified
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$0.44/g
$2.75/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 4

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
No

Organic certification

None
Unspecified

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Jade Monk nor Kettl has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (June 27, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalJade MonkKettl
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. Absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Jade Monk June 27, 2026, Kettl June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Jade Monk is $2.31/g cheaper than Kettl ($0.44/g vs $2.75/g, a 84% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $139/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Jade Monk as of the last verification date. No public testing statement has been found for Kettl as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Kettl sources from Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan. Jade Monk has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Kettl (Tier 4) discloses more than Jade Monk (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: Jade Monk is the more affordable option at $0.44/g.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade Monk or Kettl cheaper?

Jade Monk is cheaper at $0.44/g vs $2.75/g per gram, a difference of $2.31/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Jade Monk publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Jade Monk as of June 27, 2026.

Does Kettl publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Kettl as of June 27, 2026.

Is Jade Monk or Kettl organic?

Kettl holds Unspecified certification. Jade Monk does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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