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Matcha Similar to Matchaeologist Maya

Matchaeologist Maya 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
3
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

94% match

Slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaSakae no Shiro
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
91% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaNagomi Organic Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
91% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaKyo Mukashi
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
91% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaToyo Mukashi
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
91% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaSuperior Blend Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
91% match

Slightly more umami, slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaUme no Shiro
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Meiko

ceremonialSame grade
89% match

Slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaMeiko
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Matsu

ceremonialSame grade
89% match

Slightly less astringent, same Uji origin

MayaMatsu
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent3 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorMaya (source)MatchaeologistSakae no ShiroTsujiri Ichi HontenNagomi Organic MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Kyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi HontenToyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi HontenSuperior Blend MatchaNaoki MatchaUme no ShiroTsujiri Ichi HontenMeikoMatchaeologistMatsuMatchaeologist
Umami3.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.03.03.0
Bitter2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Astringent3.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.02.0-1.0
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.0

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