Encha vs Nakamura Tokichi
Encha and Nakamura Tokichi both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On price, Nakamura Tokichi is $0.44/g less expensive per gram ($0.90/g vs $0.46/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
Nakamura Tokichi
- Origin
- Uji, Japan
- Grade
- Premium
- Price per gram
- $0.46/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
Nakamura Tokichi
$0.46/g
Nakamura Tokichi is $0.44/g less per gram (49% difference).
Organic certification
CertifiedEncha
ORGANIC
Nakamura Tokichi
Not certified
Encha holds organic certification. Nakamura Tokichi does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.
Testing transparency
More transparentEncha
Claims testing, no published results
Nakamura Tokichi
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 Nakamura Tokichi if:
- You want the lower price per gram
Either may work if:
- Your main priority is Uji origin
Heavy Metal Testing
Encha
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 2026.
Nakamura Tokichi
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, Nakamura Tokichi June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Encha | Nakamura Tokichi |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Japan | Uji, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Premium |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Uji | Uji |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.90/g | $0.46/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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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All data in this comparison is sourced from publicly available COAs, brand websites, and independent test results. Every safety data point 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.