Matcha Similar to Zenkyu Zenkyu Signature Blend Matcha
Zenkyu Zenkyu Signature Blend Matcha is a ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Kyoto with a umami-forward flavor profile, made from Okumidori and Samidori cultivars. Here are 8 matcha powders with similar characteristics, ranked by overall similarity across flavor, grade, price, and origin.
Comparing against
Zenkyu Zenkyu Signature Blend Matcha
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
Tezumi Shōyō
Slightly more umami, slightly less bitter, slightly more sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Tezumi Kiku-no-Sono
Slightly less umami, slightly less bitter, slightly more astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Tezumi Hatsu-Mukashi
Slightly less bitter, slightly more astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Mizuba Tea Co. Okumidori Matcha
Slightly less bitter, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Tezumi Ato-Mukashi
Slightly less umami, slightly less bitter, slightly more astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Tezumi Mare
Slightly more umami, slightly less bitter, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Tezumi Chiyō-Mukashi
Slightly more umami, slightly less bitter, slightly more astringent, slightly less sweet, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Rocky's Matcha Tsujiki Ceremonial Blend
Slightly less bitter, same Uji, Kyoto origin
Flavor comparison
| Flavor | Zenkyu Signature Blend Matcha (source)Zenkyu | ShōyōTezumi | Kiku-no-SonoTezumi | Hatsu-MukashiTezumi | Okumidori MatchaMizuba Tea Co. | Ato-MukashiTezumi | MareTezumi | Chiyō-MukashiTezumi | Tsujiki Ceremonial BlendRocky's Matcha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umami | 4.0 | 4.5+0.5 | 3.0-1.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5-0.5 | 4.5+0.5 | 4.5+0.5 | 4.0 |
| Bitter | 2.0 | 1.0-1.0 | 1.5-0.5 | 1.5-0.5 | 1.0-1.0 | 1.5-0.5 | 1.0-1.0 | 1.5-0.5 | 1.0-1.0 |
| Astringent | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.5+0.5 | 1.5+0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5+0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5+0.5 | 1.0 |
| Sweet | 4.0 | 4.5+0.5 | 3.5-0.5 | 3.5-0.5 | 4.0 | 3.5-0.5 | 4.0 | 3.5-0.5 | 4.0 |
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