Marukyu-Koyamaen vs The Matcha Tokyo
Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan while The Matcha Tokyo sources from Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here.
At a Glance
Marukyu-Koyamaen
- 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
The Matcha Tokyo
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $1.17/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Origin
DifferentMarukyu-Koyamaen
Uji, Japan
The Matcha Tokyo
Japan
Marukyu-Koyamaen sources from Uji, Japan. The Matcha Tokyo sources from Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedMarukyu-Koyamaen
Not certified
The Matcha Tokyo
ORGANIC
The Matcha Tokyo holds organic certification. Marukyu-Koyamaen does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentMarukyu-Koyamaen
No public testing information found
The Matcha Tokyo
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 The Matcha Tokyo if:
- Organic certification matters to you
Heavy Metal Testing
Marukyu-Koyamaen
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 24, 2026.
The Matcha Tokyo
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, The Matcha Tokyo June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Marukyu-Koyamaen | The Matcha Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Japan | Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Premium |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Uji | -- |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $1.13/g | $1.17/g |
Price as of | 2026-06 | 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 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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