Kettl vs Matchahoshi
Kettl sources from Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan while Matchahoshi sources from China, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile.
At a Glance
Kettl
- Origin
- Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $2.75/g
- Organic
- Not specified
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Matchahoshi
- Origin
- China
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- Price not available
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
Key Differences
Price per gram
Not enough informationKettl
$2.75/g
Matchahoshi
Price not available
Kettl has published pricing. No pricing information is available for Matchahoshi.
Origin
DifferentKettl
Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan
Matchahoshi
China
Kettl sources from Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan. Matchahoshi sources from China. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedKettl
Not specified
Matchahoshi
ORGANIC
Matchahoshi holds organic certification. Kettl does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentKettl
No public testing information found
Matchahoshi
No public testing information found
Kettl discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Kettl if:
- You want visible price-per-gram information
- Testing transparency is important to you
Choose Matchahoshi if:
- Organic certification matters to you
Heavy Metal Testing
Kettl
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 2026.
Matchahoshi
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
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: Kettl June 27, 2026, Matchahoshi Date unknown.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Kettl | Matchahoshi |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga, Japan | China |
Grade | Ceremonial | Premium |
Country | Japan | China |
Region | Uji, Yame, Shizuoka, Shiga | -- |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $2.75/g | -- |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | -- |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | -- | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | -- | -- |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | -- |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | -- |
Pesticide testing | -- | -- |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked Date unknown) |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked Date unknown) |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked Date unknown) |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked Date unknown) |
Last verified | June 27, 2026 | Date unknown |
Frequently Asked Questions
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