Encha vs Steady Matcha

Encha and Steady Matcha both source their matcha from Uji, Japan, making origin a neutral factor in this 2026 comparison. On testing transparency, Encha (Tier 3) discloses more than Steady Matcha (Tier 99), though neither publishes a full numeric ppb COA. Both brands are priced within 5% of each other per gram, so price is not a meaningful differentiator here. Note: Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric heavy metal values are available before that date.

Verified using public brand and product information.Last verified: Encha June 27, 2026, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

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At a Glance

Encha

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.90/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Claims testing, no published results
Last verified: June 27, 2026

Steady Matcha

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Origin: Uji, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Price per gram: $0.89/g
Organic: ORGANIC
Testing: Lab results publishing at launch
Last verified: June 22, 2026

Key Differences

Testing transparency

More transparent

Encha

Claims testing, no published results

Steady Matcha

Lab results publishing at launch

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
You need matcha available now

Either may work if:

Your main priority is Uji origin
You want organic ceremonial matcha

Heavy Metal Testing

Encha

No published numeric heavy metal results found.

Last checked June 27, 2026.

Steady Matcha

Lab results will be published at launch.

Last checked June 22, 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, Steady Matcha June 22, 2026.

Full Comparison

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Attribute	Encha	Steady Matcha
Origin and Production
Origin	Uji, Japan	Uji, Japan
Grade	Ceremonial	Ceremonial
Country	Japan	Japan
Region	Uji	Uji
Price and Value
Price per gram?	$0.90/g	$0.89/g
Price as of	2026-06-27	2026-06
Organic Certification
Organic status	ORGANIC	ORGANIC
Testing and Transparency
Testing transparency	Claims testing, no published results	Lab results publishing at launch
Publishes numeric lab results	--	Publishing at launch
Third-party testing disclosed	--	Yes
Pesticide testing	Yes	Yes
Published lead test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published cadmium test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published arsenic test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Published mercury test result	No published results found (checked June 27, 2026)	Lab results publishing at launch
Last verified	June 27, 2026	June 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Encha or Steady Matcha cheaper?

Steady Matcha is cheaper at $0.89/g vs $0.90/g per gram, a difference of $0.01/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06.

Does Encha publish lab results?

Encha states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 27, 2026.

Does Steady Matcha publish lab results?

Steady Matcha is a pre-launch brand. Its COA will be published at launch (September 2026). No numeric results are available before that date.

Which is third-party tested: Encha or Steady Matcha?

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

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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.