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Matcha Similar to FKRO Samidori Limited Reserve Matcha

FKRO Samidori Limited Reserve Matcha is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Sonogi, Nagasaki with a umami-forward flavor profile, made from Samidori cultivar. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.

Comparing against

FKRO Samidori Limited Reserve Matcha

ceremonial|Sonogi, Nagasaki|$1.13/g
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Umami
4
Bitter
1
Astringent
2
Sweet
4

How we find similar matcha

Each matcha is scored across five dimensions: flavor profile similarity (50% weight), grade match (20%), price proximity (15%), shared cultivars (10%), and origin match (5%). Products from the same brand are slightly deprioritized to help you discover new options.

Top 8 alternatives

89% match

Slightly less sweet, Kagoshima origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaSingle Cultivar Samidori
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3

Sakata Matabei Samidori

ceremonialSame grade
88% match

Slightly more bitter, Kumiyama, Kyoto origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaSamidori
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 4

Hatoya Seasonal Joyo No. 3

ceremonialSame grade
87% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less sweet, Joyo, Kyoto origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaSeasonal Joyo No. 3
Umami4 vs 4.5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3

River & Stone Tea Samidori

ceremonialSame grade
85% match

Slightly more bitter, slightly less sweet, Wazuka, Kyoto origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaSamidori
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3

Tezumi Uji Samidori

ceremonialSame grade
85% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, slightly more sweet, Uji, Kyoto origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaUji Samidori
Umami4 vs 4.5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4.5

Tezumi Shirakawa Samidori

ceremonialSame grade
85% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, slightly more sweet, Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaShirakawa Samidori
Umami4 vs 4.5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4.5

Mizuba Tea Co. Samidori Matcha

ceremonialSame grade
85% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, Uji, Kyoto origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaSamidori Matcha
Umami4 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4
85% match

Shizuoka origin

Samidori Limited Reserve MatchaMorning Mist Matcha
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 4

Flavor comparison

FlavorSamidori Limited Reserve Matcha (source)FKROSingle Cultivar SamidoriChazokuSamidoriSakata MatabeiSeasonal Joyo No. 3HatoyaSamidoriRiver & Stone TeaUji SamidoriTezumiShirakawa SamidoriTezumiSamidori MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Morning Mist MatchaDawn Matcha
Umami4.04.04.04.5+0.54.04.5+0.54.5+0.55.0+1.04.0
Bitter1.01.02.0+1.01.02.0+1.01.01.01.01.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.02.01.0-1.01.0-1.01.0-1.02.0
Sweet4.03.0-1.04.03.0-1.03.0-1.04.5+0.54.5+0.54.04.0

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