Feature | Kaze Matcha | AG1 Greens |
---|---|---|
Backed by Third-Party Science | ✅ Yes – centuries of use + modern clinical research | 🚫 Proprietary blend, minimal third-party validation |
Effective Dosage of Key Ingredients | ✅ 100% active ingredients, no fillers | 🚫 Undisclosed amounts in blends—possible underdosing |
Generations of Trust | ✅ Trusted in Japan for 800+ years | 🚫 New brand with no long-term tradition |
Transparent Sourcing | ✅ Organic, single-origin Kagoshima matcha | 🚫 “Complex” blends with unclear sourcing |
Naturally Occurring Nutrients | ✅ Whole-leaf, minimally processed | 🚫 Primarily lab-isolated extracts |
Preparation Ritual | ✅ Encourages presence and intention | 🚫 Just mix and chug—no ritual |
Taste & Experience | ✅ Earthy or fruity, smooth and refreshing | 🚫 Often gritty, grassy, hard to enjoy |
Caffeine + L-Theanine for Focus | ✅ Yes – calm, sustained energy boost | 🚫 No natural caffeine—no focus support |
Affordability | ✅ As low as $0.86 per serving | 🚫 ~$3.23 per serving—but unclear value per dose |
Made from Real Plants | ✅ 1–3 whole-food ingredients per blend | 🚫 Dozens of processed isolates and synthetics |