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Matcha Similar to Nakamura Tokichi Global Matcha Standard

Nakamura Tokichi Global Matcha Standard is a culinary-grade matcha from Uji with a umami-forward flavor profile, made from Unknown cultivar. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.

Comparing against

Umami
2
Bitter
2
Astringent
2
Sweet
2

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

Same Uji origin

Matcha StandardUkishima-No-Shiro
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet2 vs 2
93% match

Slightly more bitter, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardMatcha To-Go Packets
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet2 vs 2

Ippodo Tea Ikuyo

culinarySame grade
93% match

Slightly more bitter, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardIkuyo
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet2 vs 2
$0.38/g5.0/10 (1)
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Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha Mix

culinarySame grade
93% match

Slightly more bitter, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardMatcha Mix
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet2 vs 2
91% match

Slightly more bitter, slightly more astringent, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardAgata no Shiro
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet2 vs 2

Marukyu Koyamaen Wakatake

culinarySame grade
91% match

Slightly more bitter, slightly more astringent, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardWakatake
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet2 vs 2
$0.35/g6.5/10 (1)
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91% match

Slightly more bitter, slightly more astringent, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardUsucha Matsu No Shiro
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet2 vs 2

Ippodo Tea Hatsu

culinarySame grade
91% match

Slightly more bitter, slightly more astringent, same Uji origin

Matcha StandardHatsu
Umami2 vs 2
Bitter2 vs 3
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet2 vs 2

Flavor comparison

FlavorMatcha Standard (source)Nakamura Tokichi GlobalUkishima-No-ShiroNakamura Tokichi GlobalMatcha To-Go PacketsIppodo TeaIkuyoIppodo TeaMatcha MixMarukyu KoyamaenAgata no ShiroHorii ShichimeienWakatakeMarukyu KoyamaenUsucha Matsu No ShiroKanbayashi ShunshoHatsuIppodo Tea
Umami2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Bitter2.02.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.02.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.03.0+1.0
Sweet2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0

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