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Matcha Similar to Matchaeologist Matsu

Matchaeologist Matsu is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji 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

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

100% match

Same Uji origin

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

Matchaeologist Meiko

ceremonialSame grade
95% match

Same Uji origin

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

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

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

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

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

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

MatsuNagomi Organic Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
93% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

MatsuSuperior Blend Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
93% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

MatsuUme no Shiro
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
91% match

Slightly more umami, slightly more sweet, same Uji origin

MatsuShirakawa Ceremonial Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 4

Flavor comparison

FlavorMatsu (source)MatchaeologistSakae no ShiroTsujiri Ichi HontenMeikoMatchaeologistToyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi HontenKyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi HontenNagomi Organic MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Superior Blend MatchaNaoki MatchaUme no ShiroTsujiri Ichi HontenShirakawa Ceremonial MatchaMizuba Tea Co.
Umami3.03.03.04.0+1.04.0+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
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.04.0+1.0

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