Purematcha Comparison Chart & Video Guide

Struggling to choose the right matcha for you? Our in-depth comparison table cuts through the confusion. Compare grades, cultivars, origin and taste differences to find the matcha for you.

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Processing Attributes

Processing
Attributes
EISAI GOKOU KIYOKA KOZAN-JI HINOKA
Appearance EISAI matcha GOKOU matcha KIYOKA matcha KOZAN-JI matcha HINOKA matcha
Grade Ceremonial Ceremonial Ceremonial Premium Premium
Milling method Stone-mill Stone-mill Bead-mill Stone-mill Bead-mill
Harvest First-flush First-flush First-flush Blend first
&
second harvest
Blend first
&
second harvest
Cultivar Okumidori Gokou Saemidori Yabukita Asanoka
Okumidori
Kanayamidori
Origin Uji, Kyoto Shizuoka Kyushu Uji, Kyoto Kagoshima
Organic JAS Certified JAS Certified JAS Certified JAS Certified JAS Certified

Taste & Style

Taste &
Style
EISAI GOKOU KIYOKA KOZAN-JI HINOKA
Colour 7 / 10
9 / 10
8 / 10
6 / 10
7 / 10
Sweetness 7 / 10
7 / 10
8 / 10
8 / 10
6 / 10
Richness 7 / 10
7 / 10
7 / 10
7 / 10
7 / 10
Roast 7 / 10
8 / 10
3 / 10
5 / 10
6 / 10
Astringency 3 / 10
2 / 10
3 / 10
5 / 10
4 / 10
Creaminess 10 / 10
10 / 10
7 / 10
7 / 10
8 / 10
Umami 8 / 10
9 / 10
7 / 10
6 / 10
7 / 10
Tasting chart

Suggested Usage

Suggested
Usage
EISAI GOKOU KIYOKA KOZAN-JI HINOKA
Pure tea
water only
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 5
Matcha Latte 3 / 5
3 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
5 / 5
Cold Brew 5 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
3 / 5
Pastries 2 / 5
2 / 5
3 / 5
2 / 5
2 / 5
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Discover the differences between our three ceremonial matcha teas

Discover the key differences between our EISAI, NISHI and GOKOU ceremonial matcha teas.

Stone Mill

Stone mill matcha that retains the highest nutrients and makes incredible creamy and frothy matcha

First Flush

First harvest matcha that is vibrant in colour with the highest amounts of l-theanine and the best taste

Organic Certified

Organic matcha that is free from pesticides and chemical fertilisers making them very safe to enjoy sip after sip and bowl after bowl!

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