Marukyu-Koyamaen vs Shizuoka Matcha

Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan while Shizuoka Matcha sources from Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Shizuoka Matcha is $0.86/g less expensive per gram ($1.13/g vs $0.27/g).

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026, Shizuoka Matcha June 27, 2026.

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At a Glance

Marukyu-Koyamaen

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $1.13/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 24, 2026

Shizuoka Matcha

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Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Grade: Premium
Price per gram: $0.27/g
Organic: Not certified
Testing: No public testing information found
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Key Differences

Price per gram

Better value

Marukyu-Koyamaen

$1.13/g

Shizuoka Matcha

$0.27/g

Shizuoka Matcha is $0.86/g less per gram (76% difference).

Origin

Different

Marukyu-Koyamaen

Uji, Japan

Shizuoka Matcha

Shizuoka, Japan

Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan. Shizuoka Matcha sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.

Testing transparency

More transparent

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No public testing information found

Shizuoka Matcha

No public testing information found

Marukyu-Koyamaen discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Marukyu-Koyamaen if:

Testing transparency is important to you

Choose Shizuoka Matcha if:

You want the lower price per gram

Heavy Metal Testing

Marukyu-Koyamaen

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 24, 2026.

Shizuoka Matcha

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 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: Marukyu-Koyamaen June 24, 2026, Shizuoka Matcha June 27, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Marukyu-Koyamaen	Shizuoka Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Shizuoka, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Premium
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Shizuoka
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$1.13/g	$0.27/g
Price as of	2026-06	2026-06-27
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 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 24, 2026)	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)
Last verified	June 24, 2026	June 27, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marukyu-Koyamaen or Shizuoka Matcha cheaper?

Shizuoka Matcha is cheaper at $0.27/g vs $1.13/g per gram, a difference of $0.86/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 Shizuoka Matcha publish lab results?

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

Is Marukyu-Koyamaen or Shizuoka Matcha organic?

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

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