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Matcha Similar to Kiyo Matcha Classic Grade Hatsumukashi

Kiyo Matcha Classic Grade Hatsumukashi is a premium-grade matcha from Uji, Kyoto with a bitter-forward flavor profile, made from Uji Blend cultivar. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.

Comparing against

Umami
3
Bitter
3.5
Astringent
3.5
Sweet
3

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

96% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly less astringent, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiDaily Matcha
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 3
96% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly less astringent, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiTsuji Midori
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 3

Morihan Hatsu Mukashi

premiumSame grade
95% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly less astringent, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiHatsu Mukashi
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 3

Kyo Hayashiya Asamidori

premiumSame grade
92% match

Slightly more bitter, slightly less astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiAsamidori
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 4
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 2
92% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly less astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiHouse Organic Matcha
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 2

Shohokuen Premium Green

premiumSame grade
92% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly less astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiPremium Green
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 2

Morihan Jobetsugi

premiumSame grade
92% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly less astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiJobetsugi
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 2

Slightly less umami, slightly less bitter, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Classic Grade HatsumukashiOrganic Classic Grade Chiba No Shiro
Umami3 vs 2.5
Bitter3.5 vs 3
Astringent3.5 vs 3.5
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorClassic Grade Hatsumukashi (source)Kiyo MatchaDaily MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Tsuji MidoriTsujiri Ichi HontenHatsu MukashiMorihanAsamidoriKyo HayashiyaHouse Organic MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Premium GreenShohokuenJobetsugiMorihanOrganic Classic Grade Chiba No ShiroKiyo Matcha
Umami3.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.02.5-0.5
Bitter3.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.54.0+0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.5
Astringent3.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.0-0.53.5
Sweet3.03.03.03.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.03.0

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