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Crafti vs Encha Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Crafti and Encha across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. On price, Crafti is $0.20/g less expensive per gram ($0.70/g vs $0.90/g).

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

Crafti

Crafti is $0.20/g cheaper ($0.70/g vs $0.90/g).

Testing transparency

Encha

Encha is Tier 3 vs Unrated for Crafti. 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. Crafti does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldCraftiEncha
OriginNot disclosedUji, Japan
GradeNot specifiedCeremonial
Price per gram$0.70/gBetter$0.90/g
Transparency tier--Tier 3
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationNoneORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoYes
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 27, 2026
Crafti
Encha

Origin

Not disclosed
Uji, Japan

Grade

Not specified
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$0.70/g
$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 June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

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

Arsenic (published)

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

Mercury (published)

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

Pesticide tested

No
Yes

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

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

MetalCraftiEncha
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)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: Crafti June 27, 2026, Encha June 27, 2026.

Price Comparison

Crafti is $0.20/g cheaper than Encha ($0.70/g vs $0.90/g, a 22% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $12/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for Crafti 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. Crafti 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 Crafti (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: Crafti is the more affordable option at $0.70/g. If organic certification matters to you: Encha holds ORGANIC certification. Crafti does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crafti or Encha cheaper?

Crafti is cheaper at $0.70/g vs $0.90/g per gram, a difference of $0.20/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Crafti publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Crafti as of June 27, 2026.

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: Crafti or Encha?

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

Is Crafti or Encha organic?

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

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