Steady Matcha
500 Tins · Ships Sep 2026

2026 Best ITO EN Alternatives

ITO EN has not published a Certificate of Analysis with numeric heavy metal results as of the last data check. Buyers who prioritize verified lab transparency may find the alternatives below more suitable for their needs. The top-ranked alternative is Bryan Johnson Blueprint, which publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab.

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Top 8 Alternatives to ITO EN

Ranked by alt_score: a composite of price savings, testing transparency, COA publication, and published lead values. Higher score = better replacement for ITO EN.

#1
Price: $1.10/gGrade: CeremonialOrigin: Not disclosedCOA: PublishedLead: 98 ppb (verified June 21, 2026)

Publishes a Certificate of Analysis with numeric results. ITO EN has not published equivalent data.

#2

Teafy

Numeric COA
Price: $0.70/gGrade: CeremonialOrigin: Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, JapanCOA: PublishedLead: 67 ppb (verified June 21, 2026)

Publishes a Certificate of Analysis with numeric results. ITO EN has not published equivalent data.

#3
Price: $0.93/gGrade: CeremonialOrigin: IndonesiaCOA: PublishedLead: 0.135 ppm (verified June 27, 2026)

Publishes a Certificate of Analysis with numeric results. ITO EN has not published equivalent data.

#4
Price: $0.07/gGrade: CeremonialOrigin: JapanCOA: Not published

$0.13/g cheaper than ITO EN (65% savings at $0.07/g vs $0.20/g).

#5
Price: $0.13/gGrade: CeremonialOrigin: Not disclosedCOA: Not published

Same Ceremonial grade as ITO EN. Relevant alternative for the same use case.

#6
Price: $0.09/gGrade: Not specifiedOrigin: Not disclosedCOA: Not published

$0.11/g cheaper than ITO EN (55% savings at $0.09/g vs $0.20/g).

#7
Price: $0.10/gGrade: Not specifiedOrigin: above dropdownCOA: Not published

$0.10/g cheaper than ITO EN (50% savings at $0.10/g vs $0.20/g).

#8
Price: $0.11/gGrade: PremiumOrigin: JapanCOA: Not published

$0.09/g cheaper than ITO EN (45% savings at $0.11/g vs $0.20/g).

Side-by-Side Comparison

ITO EN in the first column. Green highlight = better value on that field.

FieldITO EN (target)Bryan Johnson BlueprintTeafyMidori Springmatcha LOVEGreen FoodsForce FactorSunwarriorUjien
OriginJapanNot disclosedKyoto Uji + Shizuoka, JapanIndonesiaJapanNot disclosedNot disclosedabove dropdownJapan
GradeCeremonialCeremonialCeremonialCeremonialCeremonialCeremonialNot specifiedNot specifiedPremium
Price per gram$0.20/gBetter$1.10/g$0.70/g$0.93/g$0.07/gBetter$0.13/gBetter$0.09/gBetter$0.10/gBetter$0.11/gBetter
Transparency tierUnratedTier 1BetterTier 1BetterTier 2BetterUnratedUnratedUnratedUnratedUnrated
Publishes COANoYesBetterYesBetterYesBetterNoNoNoNoNo
Numeric COANoYesBetterYesBetterNoNoNoNoNoNo
OrganicORGANICNoneEUORGANICORGANICORGANICORGANICORGANICMIXED
Lead (published)Not published98 ppb67 ppb0.135 ppmNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 21, 2026June 21, 2026June 27, 2026June 27, 2026June 27, 2026June 27, 2026June 27, 2026June 27, 2026
ITO EN vs Bryan Johnson Blueprint
Origin
Japan
Not disclosed
Grade
Ceremonial
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$1.10/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Tier 1
Publishes COA
No
Yes
Numeric COA
No
Yes
Organic
ORGANIC
None
Lead (published)
Not published
98 ppb
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 21, 2026
ITO EN vs Teafy
Origin
Japan
Kyoto Uji + Shizuoka, Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.70/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Tier 1
Publishes COA
No
Yes
Numeric COA
No
Yes
Organic
ORGANIC
EU
Lead (published)
Not published
67 ppb
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 21, 2026
ITO EN vs Midori Spring
Origin
Japan
Indonesia
Grade
Ceremonial
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.93/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Tier 2
Publishes COA
No
Yes
Numeric COA
No
No
Organic
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Lead (published)
Not published
0.135 ppm
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
ITO EN vs matcha LOVE
Origin
Japan
Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.07/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Unrated
Publishes COA
No
No
Numeric COA
No
No
Organic
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Lead (published)
Not published
Not published
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
ITO EN vs Green Foods
Origin
Japan
Not disclosed
Grade
Ceremonial
Ceremonial
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.13/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Unrated
Publishes COA
No
No
Numeric COA
No
No
Organic
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Lead (published)
Not published
Not published
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
ITO EN vs Force Factor
Origin
Japan
Not disclosed
Grade
Ceremonial
Not specified
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.09/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Unrated
Publishes COA
No
No
Numeric COA
No
No
Organic
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Lead (published)
Not published
Not published
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
ITO EN vs Sunwarrior
Origin
Japan
above dropdown
Grade
Ceremonial
Not specified
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.10/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Unrated
Publishes COA
No
No
Numeric COA
No
No
Organic
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Lead (published)
Not published
Not published
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
ITO EN vs Ujien
Origin
Japan
Japan
Grade
Ceremonial
Premium
Price per gram
$0.20/g
$0.11/g
Transparency tier
Unrated
Unrated
Publishes COA
No
No
Numeric COA
No
No
Organic
ORGANIC
MIXED
Lead (published)
Not published
Not published
Last verified
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026

How We Chose These Alternatives

Alternatives are ranked by a composite score that weights price per gram (cheaper is better), testing transparency score, COA publication status, and published lead ppb values. Brands that share the same grade or origin region as ITO EN receive a relevance bonus. Steady Matcha is included in the candidate pool and ranked by the same formula as all other brands. Data checked: June 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest alternative to ITO EN?

matcha LOVE is the lowest-priced alternative in this list at $0.07/g, which is $0.13/g less than ITO EN ($0.20/g). Prices verified as of June 27, 2026.

Which ITO EN alternative is third-party tested?

Bryan Johnson Blueprint, Teafy, Midori Spring are confirmed third-party tested or publish a numeric COA from a named accredited lab. Third-party testing is only independently verifiable when the brand publishes the actual COA with the lab name, test date, and numeric results.

Is there a cleaner alternative to ITO EN?

Bryan Johnson Blueprint publishes a lead level of 98 ppb. ITO EN has not published a numeric lead value as of June 27, 2026. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

Which alternatives to ITO EN publish a COA?

Bryan Johnson Blueprint, Teafy, Midori Spring publish a Certificate of Analysis with numeric heavy metal results. ITO EN has not published equivalent data as of June 27, 2026.

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All data is sourced from publicly available COAs, brand websites, and independent test results. Every numeric claim carries its source and last-verified date. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands. Brand information changes: verify current status before purchasing. Data checked: June 27, 2026.