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Matcha Similar to Nanzanen Matsukaze no Mukashi

Nanzanen Matsukaze no Mukashi is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Nishio, Aichi with a umami-forward flavor profile, made from Nishio Blend cultivar. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.

Comparing against

Nanzanen Matsukaze no Mukashi

ceremonial|Nishio, Aichi|$0.48/g
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Umami
4
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

Saijoen Yuzan

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiYuzan
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Saijoen Saihou no Kaori

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiSaihou no Kaori
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Saijoen SUI

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiSUI
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Nanzanen Jozan no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
95% match

Same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiJozan no Shiro
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Saijoen Sawa

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

Slightly less umami, slightly more astringent, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiSawa
Umami4 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 3

Saijoen Myougetsu

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly more sweet, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiMyougetsu
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 4

Saijoen Jukou no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly more sweet, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiJukou no Shiro
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 4

Saijoen Kayo no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

Slightly less bitter, slightly more sweet, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Matsukaze no MukashiKayo no Shiro
Umami4 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 1
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 4

Flavor comparison

FlavorMatsukaze no Mukashi (source)NanzanenYuzanSaijoenSaihou no KaoriSaijoenSUISaijoenJozan no ShiroNanzanenSawaSaijoenMyougetsuSaijoenJukou no ShiroSaijoenKayo no ShiroSaijoen
Umami4.04.04.04.04.03.0-1.04.04.04.0
Bitter2.02.02.02.02.02.01.0-1.01.0-1.01.0-1.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.02.03.0+1.02.02.02.0
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.0

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