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Encha Ceremonial Grade First Harvest Organic Matcha (Uji)

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Encha Ceremonial Grade First Harvest Organic Matcha sells all natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.

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About Encha Ceremonial Grade First Harvest Organic Matcha (Uji)

60 of 296 fields held
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12 groups · 60 fields
Features 2 of 2
POC / Heritage detail East Asian (Chinese-American)
Packaging detail Resealable stand-up matcha pouch; no recyclability/compostability stated
Materials and composition 2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Encha worth it?
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 13 of 62
Scan note (above product table) 10 SKUs scanned, 0 filtered, 10 in the score result. Every SKU is accounted for, but the evidence is not yet classifiable by this score engine.
Total styles scanned 10
Last scanned 2026-09-13
Full catalogue scan? yes
Reason / scan status Yes. Every discovered SKU is accounted for; filtered SKUs remain visible and every included SKU has composition evidence and its own source URL.
Publication status withheld
Method version Throne Standard full-catalogue 2026.09
In-scope catalogue total 10
Products read 10
Why no score Every SKU is accounted for, but the evidence is not yet classifiable by this score engine.
Products in catalogue 10
Catalogue read % 100
Clean verdict NOT ASSESSED
Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Encha hold?
Certification 2 of 6
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Encha and how much?
Grade / certification USDA Organic, JAS Organic
Sourcing and supply chain 6 of 44
Single origin 1
Traceable supply chain
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Ownership and legal entity 2 of 19
owner huffpost.com huffpost.com
owner name Independent
Identity 14 of 24
Brand name Encha Ceremonial Grade First Harvest Organic Matcha (Uji)
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Encha organic?
Answer 1 Yes. Encha is certified organic (USDA Organic, JAS Organic)
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Encha a whole food / single ingredient?
Answer 2 Yes. Encha is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Encha from?
Answer 3 Encha is single-origin from Uji, Kyoto, Japan (single organic partner farm).
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Encha traceable and ethical?
Answer 4 Encha publishes its sourcing.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Encha organic and tested for contaminants?
Answer 5 Founder works directly with one organic matcha farm in Uji, Kyoto; USDA + JAS organic; tests for heavy metals including lead to Prop 65 limits.
Answer 6 Certified organic USDA Organic.
Answer 7 Ships to USA, international.
Answer 8 Encha is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
Claims and evidence 1 of 10
Verified by Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Plastic
Price and commerce 2 of 12
Price tier $$$
Product data (JSON) [{"name":"Encha Matcha Tea Okumidori Limited Edition Reserve - Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder","ingredients":"Organic matcha green tea powder, , ,
Further detail 14 of 86
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed encha.com
POC-Owned 1
Grown In Uji, Kyoto, Japan (single organic partner farm)
Country United States
usda organic 1
Positive note 1 Certified organic
Positive note 2 Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Positive note 3 Single origin
Negative note 1 Does not publish a current numeric COA; a 2025 single-batch independent test reported a positive lead result at ppb sensitivity.
Ships to USA, international
Whole food 1
Processing level Minimally processed
Additives None
Last checked 2026-07-28
Filed under 5 terms held
Additives Ultra Processing Matcha Tea Organic Herbal Tea

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BDS Movement bdsmovement.net · priority targets Not listed Checked 2026-09-12 Not named among the current priority boycott, organic-boycott or pressure targets. Consumer boycott targets named by the Palestinian BDS National Committee. Open the source
Ethical Consumer ethicalconsumer.org · current boycotts Not checked Ongoing consumer boycott calls, with the reason and who called it.
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✓ Founder works directly with one organic matcha farm in Uji, Kyoto; USDA + JAS organic; tests for heavy metals including lead to Prop 65 limits.

Why we rate it

  • Certified organic
  • Traceable, farm-to-shelf
  • Single origin
  • Founder works directly with one organic matcha farm in Uji, Kyoto; USDA + JAS organic; tests for heavy metals including lead to Prop 65 limits.

Worth checking

  • Does not publish a current numeric COA; a 2025 single-batch independent test reported a positive lead result at ppb sensitivity.

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Uji, Kyoto, Japan (single organic partner farm)

USA, international

Questions

Is Encha organic?

Yes. Encha is certified organic (USDA Organic, JAS Organic)

Is Encha a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Encha is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.

Where is Encha from?

Encha is single-origin from Uji, Kyoto, Japan (single organic partner farm).

Is Encha traceable and ethical?

Encha publishes its sourcing.

Is Encha organic and tested for contaminants?

Founder works directly with one organic matcha farm in Uji, Kyoto; USDA + JAS organic; tests for heavy metals including lead to Prop 65 limits.

What certifications does Encha hold?

Certified organic USDA Organic.

Where can I buy Encha and how much?

Ships to USA, international.

Is Encha worth it?

Encha is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.