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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
RYŌKA WAKABA OYAMA TAKANE KINARI
Appearance 1kg RYŌKA Premium Uji Matcha Powder 1kg WAKABA Premium Bulk Matcha Powder 1kg OYAMA Premium Matcha Bulk Powder 1kg TAKANE Ceremonial Bulk Matcha Powder KINARI bulk matcha tea powder top shot
Grade Premium Premium Premium Ceremonial Superior Culinary
Milling method Bead-mill Bead-mill Bead-mill Bead-mill Bead-mill
Harvest Blend first
&
second harvest
Blend first
&
second harvest
Blend first
&
second harvest
First-flush Third
&
fourth harvest
Cultivar Mixed cultivars Okumidori
Yutakamidori
Saemidori
Yutakamidori
Yabukita
Okumidori
Yutakamidori
Seimei
Tea master blend
Origin Uji, Kyoto Kagoshima Kagoshima, Japan Kagoshima, Japan Kagoshima, Japan
Organic Non-organic Pesticide free
management
Non-organic Non-organic Non-organic

Taste & Style

Taste &
Style
RYŌKA WAKABA OYAMA TAKANE KINARI
Colour 8 / 10
8 / 10
7 / 10
9 / 10
6 / 10
Sweetness 8 / 10
7 / 10
6 / 10
7 / 10
4 / 10
Richness 8 / 10
6 / 10
8 / 10
8 / 10
6 / 10
Roast 5 / 10
5 / 10
6 / 10
6 / 10
4 / 10
Astringency 3 / 10
3 / 10
5 / 10
3 / 10
4 / 10
Creaminess 7 / 10
8 / 10
6 / 10
8 / 10
7 / 10
Umami 8 / 10
7 / 10
6 / 10
9 / 10
5 / 10
Tasting chart

Suggested Usage

Suggested
Usage
RYŌKA WAKABA OYAMA TAKANE KINARI
Pure tea
water only
4 / 5
4 / 5
3 / 5
5 / 5
2 / 5
Matcha Latte 5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
Cold Brew 5 / 5
3 / 5
4 / 5
4 / 5
3 / 5
Pastries 3 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 5
5 / 5

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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