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Matcha Similar to Tsujiri Ichi Honten Sakae no Shiro

Tsujiri Ichi Honten Sakae no Shiro 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
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

Matchaeologist Meiko

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroMeiko
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Matsu

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroMatsu
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroSuperior Blend Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Matchaeologist Maya

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more astringent, same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroMaya
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 3
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroNagomi Organic Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Kiyo Matcha Ritual Grade Wakyo

ceremonialSame grade
92% match

Slightly more umami, slightly more bitter, slightly more astringent, same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroRitual Grade Wakyo
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2.5
Astringent2 vs 2.5
Sweet3 vs 3
90% match

Slightly more umami, slightly more sweet, same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroShirakawa Ceremonial Matcha
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 4
89% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji origin

Sakae no ShiroKyo Mukashi
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorSakae no Shiro (source)Tsujiri Ichi HontenMeikoMatchaeologistMatsuMatchaeologistSuperior Blend MatchaNaoki MatchaMayaMatchaeologistNagomi Organic MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Ritual Grade WakyoKiyo MatchaShirakawa Ceremonial MatchaMizuba Tea Co.Kyo MukashiTsujiri Ichi Honten
Umami3.03.03.04.0+1.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.0
Bitter2.02.02.02.02.02.02.5+0.52.02.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.03.0+1.02.02.5+0.52.02.0
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.03.04.0+1.03.0

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