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Matcha Similar to Nanzanen Seikai no Mukashi

Nanzanen Seikai 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 Seikai no Mukashi

ceremonial|Nishio, Aichi|$0.97/g
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Umami
5
Bitter
1
Astringent
1
Sweet
4

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 Shin-en no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Nishio, Aichi origin

Seikai no MukashiShin-en no Shiro
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4

Saijoen Seisho no Mukashi

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Nishio, Aichi origin

Seikai no MukashiSeisho no Mukashi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 4

Saijoen Jingo no Mukashi

ceremonialSame grade
93% match

Slightly more sweet, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Seikai no MukashiJingo no Mukashi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 5

Saijoen Shoen no Mukashi

ceremonialSame grade
93% match

Slightly more sweet, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Seikai no MukashiShoen no Mukashi
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 5

Saijoen Hana no Mine

ceremonialSame grade
93% match

Slightly more sweet, same Nishio, Aichi origin

Seikai no MukashiHana no Mine
Umami5 vs 5
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 1
Sweet4 vs 5

Saijoen Jukou no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

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

Seikai no MukashiJukou no Shiro
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 4

Saijoen Myougetsu

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

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

Seikai no MukashiMyougetsu
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 4

Saijoen Kayo no Shiro

ceremonialSame grade
91% match

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

Seikai no MukashiKayo no Shiro
Umami5 vs 4
Bitter1 vs 1
Astringent1 vs 2
Sweet4 vs 4

Flavor comparison

FlavorSeikai no Mukashi (source)NanzanenShin-en no ShiroSaijoenSeisho no MukashiSaijoenJingo no MukashiSaijoenShoen no MukashiSaijoenHana no MineSaijoenJukou no ShiroSaijoenMyougetsuSaijoenKayo no ShiroSaijoen
Umami5.05.05.05.05.05.04.0-1.04.0-1.04.0-1.0
Bitter1.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.0
Astringent1.01.01.01.01.01.02.0+1.02.0+1.02.0+1.0
Sweet4.04.04.05.0+1.05.0+1.05.0+1.04.04.04.0

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