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Matcha Similar to Matchaeologist Matsu

Matchaeologist Matsu 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

Matchaeologist Matsu

ceremonial|Uji, Kyoto|$1.10/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

MatsuMitsu-no-Tomo
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

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

Matchaeologist Meiko

ceremonialSame grade
95% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

MatsuMeiko
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

MatsuToyo Mukashi
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Tsujiri Chaho Yutaka-Mukashi

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

MatsuYutaka-Mukashi
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

MatsuKyo Mukashi
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

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

Emeri Roku Ceremonial Matcha

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

MatsuRoku Ceremonial Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorMatsu (source)MatchaeologistMitsu-no-TomoTsujiri ChahoSakae no ShiroTsujiri Ichi HontenMeikoMatchaeologistToyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi HontenYutaka-MukashiTsujiri ChahoKyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi HontenNagomi Organic MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Roku Ceremonial MatchaEmeri
Umami3.03.03.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.0
Bitter2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.0

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