Steady Matcha

Encha

Uji, Japan · ceremonial grade · $0.67/g

3rd-party testedUSDA organic

Encha claims testing but publishes no current numeric COA. Their 2016 ConsumerLab citation concluded 'virtually free of contamination' using Prop 65 daily-exposure criteria. A 2025 single-batch independent test by Lead Safe Mama found a positive result. The two testers use different standards.

Heavy metal test results

All data sourced from published COAs or third-party testing. Source, lab, and date shown for every value.

Lead (Pb)

Encha claims 'none detected at Prop 65 limit (0.5 ppm),' cites 2016 ConsumerLab. No current numeric COA published.

Cadmium (Cd)

Not publicly disclosed

Arsenic (As)

Not publicly disclosed

Mercury (Hg)

Not publicly disclosed

MetalValueSourceDate
Lead (Pb)Encha claims 'none detected at Prop 65 limit (0.5 ppm),' cites 2016 ConsumerLab. No current numeric COA published.——
Cadmium (Cd)Not publicly disclosed——
Arsenic (As)Not publicly disclosed——
Mercury (Hg)Not publicly disclosed——

Data attribution: values presented as reported by the named source. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • USDA organic
  • States testing
  • Reasonable price

Cons

  • No current public numeric COA
  • 2016 ConsumerLab citation is outdated
  • No per-batch testing disclosed

Where to buy

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Quick facts

OriginUji, Japan
Gradeceremonial
Price$0.67/g
OrganicUSDA
3rd-party testedYes
COA publishedNo
Pesticide testedYes

Last verified: June 21, 2026