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Matcha Similar to Hoshino Seichaen Seiju

Hoshino Seichaen Seiju is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Yame, Fukuoka with a umami-forward flavor profile, made from Yame Blend cultivar. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.

Comparing against

Hoshino Seichaen Seiju

ceremonial|Yame, Fukuoka|$2.90/g
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Umami
5
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

Hoshino Seichaen Houju

ceremonialSame grade
88% match

Slightly less astringent, same Yame, Fukuoka origin

SeijuHouju
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4
$3.90/g9.5/10 (1)
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Hoshino Seichaen Seiho

ceremonialSame grade
84% match

Slightly less umami, slightly more bitter, slightly less sweet, same Yame, Fukuoka origin

SeijuSeiho
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3
$2.25/g9.5/10 (1)
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Hoshino Seichaen Yame no Hana

ceremonialSame grade
84% match

Slightly less umami, slightly more bitter, slightly less sweet, same Yame, Fukuoka origin

SeijuYame no Hana
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3
$1.91/g9.0/10 (1)
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Hoshino Seichaen Ike no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
84% match

Slightly less umami, slightly more bitter, slightly less sweet, same Yame, Fukuoka origin

SeijuIke no Shiro
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3
$1.90/g8.5/10 (1)
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80% match

Less umami, slightly more bitter, slightly less sweet, same Yame, Fukuoka origin

SeijuHoshi no Tsuyu
Umami5 vs 3
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 3
$1.75/g7.5/10 (1)
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Hoshino Seichaen Hakuju

ceremonialSame grade
80% match

Slightly less umami, same Yame, Fukuoka origin

SeijuHakuju
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 4

Ippodo Tea Kuon

ceremonialSame grade
79% match

Slightly less astringent, Uji origin

SeijuKuon
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4
78% match

Slightly less astringent, Uji origin

SeijuKoicha Hatsumukashi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4

Flavor comparison

FlavorSeiju (source)Hoshino SeichaenHoujuHoshino SeichaenSeihoHoshino SeichaenYame no HanaHoshino SeichaenIke no ShiroHoshino SeichaenHoshi no TsuyuHoshino SeichaenHakujuHoshino SeichaenKuonIppodo TeaKoicha HatsumukashiKanbayashi Shunsho
Umami5.05.04.0-1.04.0-1.04.0-1.03.0-2.04.0-1.05.05.0
Bitter1.01.02.0+1.02.0+1.02.0+1.02.0+1.01.01.01.0
Astringent2.01.0-1.02.02.02.02.02.01.0-1.01.0-1.0
Sweet4.04.03.0-1.03.0-1.03.0-1.03.0-1.04.04.04.0

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