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Brook-Power vs Encha Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Brook-Power and Encha across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification.

VerdictSpec tableHeavy metalsPriceFAQ

Verdict by Axis

No single overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on which axis matters most to you.

Price per gram

Tie / indeterminate

Only Encha has a published price ($0.90/g). Cannot compare.

Testing transparency

Encha

Encha is Tier 3 vs Unrated for Brook-Power. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

One or both brands have not publicly disclosed their leaf origin region.

Organic certification

Encha

Encha holds ORGANIC certification. Brook-Power does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldBrook-PowerEncha
OriginNot disclosedUji, Japan
GradeNot specifiedCeremonial
Price per gramNot available$0.90/g
Transparency tier--Tier 3
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationNoneORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoYes
Last verifieddate unknownJune 27, 2026
Brook-Power
Encha

Origin

Not disclosed
Uji, Japan

Grade

Not specified
Ceremonial

Price per gram

Not available
$0.90/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 3

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

None
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked date unknown)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
Yes

Last verified

date unknown
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither Brook-Power nor Encha has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (date unknown and June 27, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

MetalBrook-PowerEncha
LeadNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked date unknown)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. Absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Brook-Power date unknown, Encha June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Brook-Power does not have a published price per gram. Encha is priced at $0.90/g (as of 2026-06-27).

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Brook-Power as of the last verification date. Encha states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly.

Origin and Sourcing

Encha sources from Uji, Japan. Brook-Power has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Encha (Tier 3) discloses more than Brook-Power (Unrated). If organic certification matters to you: Encha holds ORGANIC certification. Brook-Power does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Brook-Power vs Encha?

Encha is priced at $0.90/g. Brook-Power does not have a published price per gram available.

Does Brook-Power publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Brook-Power as of date unknown.

Does Encha publish lab results?

Encha states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Brook-Power or Encha?

Encha is third-party tested. Brook-Power does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

Is Brook-Power or Encha organic?

Encha holds ORGANIC certification. Brook-Power does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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