Encha vs Ippodo Tea
A fair, data-driven comparison. All safety data carries source, lab, and date.
Encha
Ippodo Tea
Origin
Uji, Japan
Uji, Japan
Grade
ceremonial
ceremonial
Price/g
$0.67
$1.90
Transparency tier
Tier 3
Tier 3
Publishes numeric COA
COA published
Organic cert
USDA
None
Lead (ppb)
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
| Feature | Encha | Ippodo Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Uji, Japan | Uji, Japan |
| Grade | ceremonial | ceremonial |
| Price/g | $0.67 | $1.90 |
| Transparency tier | Tier 3 | Tier 3 |
| Publishes numeric COA | ||
| COA published | ||
| Organic cert | USDA | None |
| Lead (ppb) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Verdict
Both Encha and Ippodo Tea are legitimate matcha options. The key differentiator is transparency: Ippodo Tea publishes a full COA with specific heavy metal values from a named, accredited lab. Neither brand currently publishes a full per-batch COA - we recommend asking both for their latest lab results before purchasing.
All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs and third-party testing. Steady Matcha does not conduct or claim ownership of third-party test results for other brands.