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Marukyu-Koyamaen vs RYZE Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Marukyu-Koyamaen and RYZE across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. On price, RYZE is $0.83/g less expensive per gram ($1.13/g vs $0.30/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

RYZE

RYZE is $0.83/g cheaper ($1.13/g vs $0.30/g).

Testing transparency

Marukyu-Koyamaen

Marukyu-Koyamaen is Tier 4 vs Unrated for RYZE. 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

FieldMarukyu-KoyamaenRYZE
OriginUji, JapanNot disclosed
GradeCeremonialNot specified
Price per gram$1.13/g$0.30/gBetter
Transparency tierTier 4--
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoNo
Organic certificationNoneNone
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 24, 2026June 27, 2026
Marukyu-Koyamaen
RYZE

Origin

Uji, Japan
Not disclosed

Grade

Ceremonial
Not specified

Price per gram

$1.13/g
$0.30/g

Transparency tier

Tier 4
--

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
No

Organic certification

None
None

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 24, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Marukyu-Koyamaen nor RYZE has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (June 24, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalMarukyu-KoyamaenRYZE
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 24, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 24, 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: Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026, RYZE June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

RYZE is $0.83/g cheaper than Marukyu-Koyamaen ($0.30/g vs $1.13/g, a 73% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $50/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Marukyu-Koyamaen as of the last verification date. No public testing statement has been found for RYZE as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan. RYZE has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Marukyu-Koyamaen (Tier 4) discloses more than RYZE (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: RYZE is the more affordable option at $0.30/g.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marukyu-Koyamaen or RYZE cheaper?

RYZE is cheaper at $0.30/g vs $1.13/g per gram, a difference of $0.83/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Marukyu-Koyamaen publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Marukyu-Koyamaen as of June 24, 2026.

Does RYZE publish lab results?

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

Is Marukyu-Koyamaen or RYZE organic?

RYZE holds None certification. Marukyu-Koyamaen does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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