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Matcha Similar to Kyo Hayashiya Harumoe

Kyo Hayashiya Harumoe is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Kyoto with a umami-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

Kyo Hayashiya Harumoe

ceremonial|Uji, Kyoto|$0.90/g
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Umami
3
Bitter
2
Astringent
2
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

Tsujiri Chaho Mitsu-no-Tomo

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeMitsu-no-Tomo
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Meiko

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeMeiko
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Matsu

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeMatsu
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeSakae no Shiro
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Encha Encha Ceremonial Grade

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeEncha Ceremonial Grade
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Maya

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more astringent, same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeMaya
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 3

Emeri Roku Ceremonial Matcha

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeRoku Ceremonial Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

HarumoeNagomi Organic Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorHarumoe (source)Kyo HayashiyaMitsu-no-TomoTsujiri ChahoMeikoMatchaeologistMatsuMatchaeologistSakae no ShiroTsujiri Ichi HontenEncha Ceremonial GradeEnchaMayaMatchaeologistRoku Ceremonial MatchaEmeriNagomi Organic MatchaMizuba Tea Co.
Umami3.03.03.03.03.04.0+1.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.0
Bitter2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.02.02.03.0+1.02.02.0
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.0

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