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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, Kyoto 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

Tsujiri Chaho Mitsu-no-Tomo

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

Sakae no ShiroMitsu-no-Tomo
Umami3 vs 3
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Kyo Hayashiya Harumoe

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

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

Matchaeologist Meiko

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

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

Matchaeologist Matsu

ceremonialSame grade
100% match

Same Uji, Kyoto origin

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

Shohokuen Iwai Kaoru

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Sakae no ShiroIwai Kaoru
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Kyo Hayashiya Fuji

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Sakae no ShiroFuji
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

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

Shohokuen Matsu no Hikari

ceremonialSame grade
94% match

Slightly more umami, same Uji, Kyoto origin

Sakae no ShiroMatsu no Hikari
Umami3 vs 4
Bitter2 vs 2
Astringent2 vs 2
Sweet3 vs 3

Flavor comparison

FlavorSakae no Shiro (source)Tsujiri Ichi HontenMitsu-no-TomoTsujiri ChahoHarumoeKyo HayashiyaMeikoMatchaeologistMatsuMatchaeologistIwai KaoruShohokuenFujiKyo HayashiyaSuperior Blend MatchaNaoki MatchaMatsu no HikariShohokuen
Umami3.03.03.03.03.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.04.0+1.0
Bitter2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Astringent2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Sweet3.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.03.0

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