Encha vs Pique Sun Goddess
Encha sources from Uji, Japan while Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan, giving each brand a distinct terroir and flavor profile. Both brands are rated Tier 3 on testing transparency, meaning neither currently publishes a full numeric COA with ppb-resolution heavy metal values. On price, Encha is $0.17/g less expensive per gram ($0.90/g vs $1.07/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
Pique Sun Goddess
- Origin
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Grade
- Ceremonial
- Price per gram
- $1.07/g
- Organic
- ORGANIC
- Testing
- Claims testing, no published results
- Last verified
- June 27, 2026
Key Differences
Price per gram
Better valueEncha
$0.90/g
Pique Sun Goddess
$1.07/g
Encha is $0.17/g less per gram (16% difference).
Origin
DifferentEncha
Uji, Japan
Pique Sun Goddess
Kagoshima, Japan
Encha sources from Uji, Japan. Pique Sun Goddess sources from Kagoshima, Japan. Different growing regions produce distinct flavor profiles.
Testing transparency
Not enough informationEncha
Claims testing, no published results
Pique Sun Goddess
Claims testing, no published results
No published numeric lab results are available for either brand. A testing claim without published numbers cannot be independently verified.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Encha if:
- You want the lower price per gram
Either may work if:
- You want organic ceremonial matcha
Heavy Metal Testing
Encha
No published numeric heavy metal results found.
Last checked June 27, 2026.
Pique Sun Goddess
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, Pique Sun Goddess June 27, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Encha | Pique Sun Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and Production | ||
Origin | Uji, Japan | Kagoshima, Japan |
Grade | Ceremonial | Ceremonial |
Country | Japan | Japan |
Region | Uji | Kagoshima |
| Price and Value | ||
Price per gram? | $0.90/g | $1.07/g |
Price as of | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-27 |
| Organic Certification | ||
Organic status | ORGANIC | ORGANIC |
| Testing and Transparency | ||
Testing transparency | Claims testing, no published results | Claims testing, no published results |
Publishes numeric lab results | -- | -- |
Third-party testing disclosed | -- | -- |
Pesticide testing | Yes | 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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