Encha vs Matcha Sunday
Encha sources from Uji, Japan while Matcha Sunday sources from Shizuoka, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. On price, Matcha Sunday is $0.10/g less expensive per gram ($0.90/g vs $0.80/g).
At a Glance
Encha
- Origin
- Uji, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.90/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Claims testing, no published results
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Matcha Sunday
- Origin
- Shizuoka, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $0.80/g
- Organic
- Not certified
- Testing
- No public testing information found
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueEncha
$0.90/g
Matcha Sunday
$0.80/g
Matcha Sunday is $0.10/g less per gram (11% difference).
Origin
DifferentEncha
Uji, Japan
Matcha Sunday
Shizuoka, Japan
Encha sources from Uji, Japan. Matcha Sunday sources from Shizuoka, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Organic certification
CertifiedEncha
ORGANIC
Matcha Sunday
Not certified
Encha holds organic certification. Matcha Sunday does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentEncha
Claims testing, no published results
Matcha Sunday
No public testing information found
Encha discloses more testing information. Lower transparency tier means more public disclosure.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Encha if:
- Testing transparency is important to you
- Organic certification matters to you
Choose Matcha Sunday if:
- You want the lower price per gram
Heavy Metal Testing
Encha
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 2026.
Matcha Sunday
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 2026.
Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: Encha June 27, 2026, Matcha Sunday June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Encha | Matcha Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Japan | Shizuoka, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Uji | Shizuoka |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.90/g | $0.80/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-27 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | -- |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Claims testing, no published results | -- |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | -- |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | -- |
Pesticide testing | Yes | -- |
Published lead test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published cadmium test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published arsenic test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Published mercury test result | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) | No published results found (checked June 27, 2026) |
Last verified | June 27, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
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