If Jade Leaf’s ceremonial grade matcha seems extravagant, especially for use in lattes, you might like to try FGO Matcha. They offer a certified organic, culinary-grade, shade-grown matcha powder sourced from family tea farms in Japan. They do not mention lab testing (which is likely where a huge part of Jade Leaf’s cost is attributed), but as only a small percentage of matcha powders in Japan are certified organic, I would suggest this is a great alternative. If you’re using your matcha powder for baking or for lattes, you might be best to use this organic culinary grade product from FGO, and enjoy Jade Leaf’s ceremonial grade as a pure matcha drink.
