Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Encha vs KoRo
Where Encha and KoRo differ
| Compare |  Encha |  KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $38 to $66.63 | €2.48 |
| Certifications | Organic | Organic, FairtradeCovers more |
| Free delivery threshold | $0 | €69 |
| Markets | US | DE |
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Key differences
- KoRo scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.6.
- Support channels: only KoRo offers Phone.
- Certifications: only KoRo offers Fairtrade.
- Products: only Encha offers Tea subscription.
- Products: only KoRo offers Coffee roaster.
- Formats: only KoRo offers Whole bean.
- Markets: only Encha offers US.
- Markets: only KoRo offers DE.
Our verdict on each
Encha
Encha is a focused matcha subscription for people who brew at home and want organic powder delivered on a fixed monthly rhythm. The matcha costs $38 to $66.63 by weight, delivery is free at $0, and help runs through email and help centre rather than a phone line.
KoRo
KoRo suits German buyers who want certified coffee and matcha from a single seller, at €2.48 by weight against a coffee subscription median of €4.48. Delivery covers DE only, so pod drinkers should look at Nespresso or OutIn, and loose leaf fans to Atlas Coffee Club.
Score breakdown
| Area | Encha | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Free delivery at $0 and matcha at $38 to $66.63 by weight keep the cost score high. | 9.1Higher€2.48 by weight sits under the coffee median of €4.48, and delivery is free past €69. |
| Offer | 8.4Monthly delivery on monthly with ground matcha suits a narrow ritual, though only monthly boxes are listed. | 9.2HigherThe range is coffee roaster and matcha in whole bean and ground, tighter than the coffee, tea and pod mix at Atlas Coffee Club. |
| Trust | 8.4Organic certification and a US base back trust, while support runs on email and help centre and the company is ELEVATE BRANDS OPCO LLC. | 9.4HigherKoRo Handels GmbH in DE, organic and Fairtrade certification, and support by email, phone and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Encha | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
Additional countries for Encha: 1. Additional countries for KoRo: 1.
What we checked
Encha
- encha.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
KoRo
- korodrogerie.de: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Encha | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Tea subscriptions and tea shops | 4 of 52 | 6 of 52 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Encha | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Matcha, Tea subscription | Coffee roaster, Matcha |
| Formats | Ground | Whole bean, GroundCovers more |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | ELEVATE BRANDS OPCO LLC | KoRo Handels GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 2014 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Pros and cons
Encha
Pros
- Delivery is free at a minimum order of $0, so the $38 to $66.63 weight price is not topped up by shipping.
- Organic certification under organic places Encha with the 68% of tea subscription brands that carry it.
- Monthly delivery on monthly matches the rhythm kept by 94.4% of tea subscriptions in the ranking.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre, so there is no phone line for anyone who prefers to talk a delivery problem through.
- By weight the matcha sits high, with Encha placing 39 of 43 brands on price per unit of weight, near the back of the table.
- Ground is the only format in ground, while Atlas Coffee Club lists tea subscriptions and loose-leaf tea in coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods for drinkers who also want pot tea.
KoRo
Pros
- By weight, KoRo costs €2.48, under the coffee subscription median of €4.48.
- The catalogue is certified organic and fairtrade, ahead of the Fairtrade share of 27.6% in the category.
- Coffee arrives in whole bean and ground, which covers drinkers who grind at home and drinkers who want it ready ground.
Cons
- Shipping covers DE only, so buyers outside Germany cannot order at all.
- The catalogue runs coffee roaster and matcha, narrower than the coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods list at Atlas Coffee Club.
- Formats stop at whole bean and ground, with no pods or loose leaf among the coffee lines.
Who each suits
Encha
Who it suits
- Home brewers who want organic ground matcha delivered monthly without a delivery charge.
- US subscribers who prefer a matcha-focused box to a mixed tea assortment.
- Readers who are comfortable raising questions by email or in the help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after a broader tea catalogue: Atlas Coffee Club lists tea subscriptions and loose-leaf tea in coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods.
- Shoppers who treat tea as part of a wider grocery order: Thrive Market covers loose-leaf tea and matcha in loose leaf tea and matcha.
- Drinkers who want matcha beside loose-leaf tea and coffee: Gewuerzland lists all three in coffee roaster, loose leaf tea and matcha.
KoRo
Who it suits
- German households that want certified coffee without a shop trip
- Drinkers who grind at home or buy ready ground from the same range
- Matcha buyers who want tea and coffee in the same order
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside Germany, since delivery covers DE only
- Pod machine users, who have more choice from Nespresso or OutIn
- Loose leaf and tea bag drinkers, who are better served by Atlas Coffee Club
Current offers
KoRo
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Encha | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Encha
What does a box of Encha matcha cost?+
Encha quotes its ceremonial grade matcha at $38 to $66.63 by weight, and a matcha subscription is one of its matcha and tea subscription. Because the price sits on the weight rather than the box, the useful comparison is another brand's price per unit of weight, not the number printed on the front of a pouch.
Is delivery charged on top of the matcha?+
No shipping charge is added once an order reaches $0, so a box of Encha matcha arrives at the weight price alone. That makes the weight figure the whole outlay for a monthly box and removes the delivery line that often pushes up cheaper tea subscriptions.
KoRo
What does KoRo coffee cost?+
KoRo charges €2.48 by weight. The coffee subscription comparison puts the midpoint at €4.48, so KoRo sits below the middle of that field. Delivery adds nothing once an order clears €69, so a first basket over that line carries no shipping.
Does KoRo charge for delivery?+
Delivery is free from €69, so a larger order carries no shipping cost. Baskets under that line pay a delivery charge, which is why small top ups cost more per weight than a consolidated basket. KoRo's DE coverage means those terms apply inside that market only.