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Matcha Similar to Nakamura Tokichi Global Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2

Nakamura Tokichi Global Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2 is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Shirakawa, Uji with a umami-forward flavor profile, made from Asahi cultivar. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.

Comparing against

Umami
5
Bitter
1
Astringent
1
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

87% match

Uji origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Single Cultivar Asahi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 3

Kettl Shirakawa Asahi

ceremonialSame grade
86% match

Slightly more sweet, same Shirakawa, Uji origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Shirakawa Asahi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 4
$4.50/g9.5/10 (1)
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85% match

Wazuka, Kyoto origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Asahi of Kokyo
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 3

Slightly more sweet, same Shirakawa, Uji origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.1
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 4
$22.50/g
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Mizuba Tea Co. Asahi Matcha

ceremonialSame grade
79% match

Slightly more sweet, Uji origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Asahi Matcha
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 4
78% match

Slightly more bitter, Uji origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Mumon (own garden)
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 2
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 3
$1.02/g9.3/10 (2)
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Chazoku Single Cultivar Asahi

ceremonialSame grade
78% match

Slightly more sweet, Yame, Fukuoka origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Single Cultivar Asahi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 4
78% match

Gokasho, Uji origin

Premium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2Gokasho Organic Uji Hikari
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorPremium Hatsu-Mukashi No.2 (source)Nakamura Tokichi GlobalSingle Cultivar AsahiRocky's MatchaShirakawa AsahiKettlAsahi of KokyoRiver & Stone TeaPremium Hatsu-Mukashi No.1Nakamura Tokichi GlobalAsahi MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Mumon (own garden)Horii ShichimeienSingle Cultivar AsahiChazokuGokasho Organic Uji HikariKettl
Umami5.05.05.05.05.05.05.05.05.0
Bitter1.01.01.01.01.01.02.0+1.01.01.0
Astringent1.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.0
Sweet3.03.04.0+1.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.03.04.0+1.03.0

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