Japanese Minimalist : Comparing 10 of my favorite matcha brands

[@mojyoqueen350]

I like hearing people speaking their native language. No matter if it is German guy speaking German or Aki speaking Japanese - it is always calming and beautiful.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigatougozaimasu;-D

[@lynetteclauser3551]

I am so glad you did a video comparing Matcha. I used to have a beautiful matcha that a friend would bring back on from her trips to visit her in-laws. Her mother in law made her own matcha. I believe she lived on or worked at a tea farm. My friend has since moved there permanently, so no more home made matcha. So I have been using Jade Leaf. I would very much, like to see you do more videos on this subject. Also I like that you spoke both English and your native Japanese. It helps my ear, as I have been trying to learn Japanese. I hope one day to visit your beautiful country.

[@suzannes5888]

Yes - I agree!!!

[@JamesxKo]

Big fan of the Germans and Japanese, eh? 🤔

[@itsnemosoul8398]

@@JamesxKo Sounds like you're not a fan. Try messing with us. It might not go well😈 🇩🇪

[@ZancoIntel]

This is the best matcha tea review I've seen so far. The physical graph was creative.

[@MsArleeneE]

I, agree! Please keep these REVIEWS coming.

[@twoheads4646]

me not knowing anything abt matcha: ah yes that brand has a lot richness n umami I totally agree

[@kritikas_escapes]

So helpful! I especially appreciate when people belonging to the culture of a dish or drink explain and discuss all of its qualities and the little things that might be missed otherwise.

[@christinanorthfleet6473]

Danke!

[@prietom1031]

Your methodology is flawless. Thank you for doing this!

[@Mote.]

I like when you go back and forth between English and Japanese. It's fun as a viewer. Also for some things its easier to describe in native language.

[@pinquilimoneide]

Best video on matcha that I’ve ever watched, thank you do much it was so so helpful! The way you rated the matchas and explained the flavor, textures and so on, great job! Looking forward for your next video!

[@matchamoon2765]

Thank you so much for your informative and detailed matcha review. We're delighted that you found our Pure Zen matcha to compare favorably with the other brands you sampled. We will continue to do our best to provide the best quality organic matcha, both in Japan and abroad.

[@gioia221]

@Matcha Moon Thanks to this review I wanna try your Matcha (in the Netherlands but I'm gonna ask family to take it from US). Any chance you guys have a discount code 😉

[@japandebunked]

As a minimalist, you have TEN favorite matcha brands😂 I‘m not a minimalist, but still have only ONE. Anyways, awesome comparison! Thanks!!

[@SharonG-ip3ll]

I didn't realize there were so many kinds of matcha. After you have finished your comparison series, would you consider explaining all the steps in a traditional tea ceremony? I have seen it performed and it's a beautiful ritual, but there was no explanation of what was done and why it was done. Thank you for another great video.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Sure！

[@maddy5911]

I really enjoyed this style of rating! It was easy to understand and I learned a lot about matcha. I also loved listening to you speak your native language :)

[@sungjuyea4627]

This is one of the video that I've been really waiting for! I used to buy several Matcha products in Kyoto or Uji when traveling in Japan was available. But I never knew which one is better than others so I just bought ones somewhat seemingly of good quality regardless of price. Now I could try some of the best ones that you recommend in this video! Thanks! But it looks interesting that price and taste don't go exactly in the same direction:)

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Thank you so matcha! haha

[@waldojpg]

I think that may also be because different people may think sweet is bad and bitter is good, taste is mostly subjective and this was just his ranking here. Other people may rank things differently!

[@kingtardigrade28]

As a lifelong black coffee drinker im actually super interested in the bitter matcha, cant wait to try for the first time! Thank you for sharing friend :D

[@Apfelkaninchen]

Please, Aki, teach us something about tea ceremony and the art of how to prepare and drink matcha. 😁

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Sure!!

[@jagsjags9695]

This review was very well organized and informative great review honestly this format is god tier everyone should rate stuff like this

[@slip13inc]

Thank you very much for taking the time to record this video. I'm from Brazil and I started drinking matcha and I really like it. But I wanted to learn how to do it in the best way possible. I don't have the mixer yet, so I have to make do with other options. =) Again, thank you.

[@ColleenTodd-e2l]

Would love to see a follow up of the same experiment with rocky matcha included, heard a lot of great things about them. This was a great video !

[@phalange1234]

This is the best matcha review! The graph was very helpful! Thank you!

[@LeslieGastelum-ii8ig]

This was wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to complete this in such a clear and easy to understand way!

[@Dani-pv7vr]

Thank you so much, I started to drink matcha a month ago and it's very nice to learn a little bit more of it, also the graphic was very informative, thank you so much for your effort in each video.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Thank you too;-D

[@bestofutkarsh]

I have been drinking Heapwell Finest Matcha. Rich and balanced umami with subtle floral taste. This is best matcha I have ever tried

[@gigiw5896]

Yay! You used my comment at the beginning :) Thanks for making this video, it was very interesting and hello from Canada!

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

I started drinking matcha after watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your passion for it!

[@Supertobi21x]

Takk!

[@vimpython]

Thank you so much for doing this!! I've been enjoying the Matcha Moon brand for a week now! So lovely. It has been nice to introduce this into my routine, alternating with my usual puerh tea drinking. I have served matcha to several of my students (I'm a high school teacher in the US) and they loved it! They were so excited, they've purchased their own matcha, chasen, and chawan!

[@heartoflotus]

This was very interesting. Thank you for taking all the time and effort to test and rank the matcha according your liking. It would be interesting to also do a comparison of all organic matcha brands that you would like to try.

[@hilleryilikea]

The whole video was very informative & detailed. I especially loved the comparison graph that you made! Thank you for making this video!!

[@ryvetted]

This is exactly what I was looking for. The chart is amazing, thank you!

[@toria.rey.]

Yesss!!! I’m so happy! I was hoping you’d make this video soon! I know it’ll be one of the most popular videos on your channel :)

[@bluewater6648]

Really enjoyed this comparison! Would you ever consider a video about improving matcha whisking for better foam or technique in general?

[@SamuraiMatcha]

sure!!

[@bluewater6648]

@@SamuraiMatcha Thank you!

[@pickleforadime7286]

This was really well done! Thank you for trying them, can't wait to explore more with different brands as I drink through my tea journey!

[@ndmx1334]

YAASSSSS BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS

[@Japanesestudydreams]

This is a great video. i have started drinking matcha every day since watching one of your precious videos and really enjoying it. ありがとうございます。

[@1H4NDC14PP1N6]

Wow, such a well-done and thorough video. Thank you!

[@taika1795]

thank you this was a great video on matcha ! Also I'll be commenting more on your videos so that hopefully more people will see your content. The colour observation was also interesting.

[@showercurtaintowel]

Thank you for all the help!

[@cheekianlee2986]

Fantastic video! Thank you Aki San. I have been waiting for this video since you mentioned in one of your earlier videos about this matcha comparison. This gives me a better idea of which matcha brand to buy. Arigato gozaimasu!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Arigfatougozaimasu!

[@mariohwoc]

The matcha taste matrix is very ingenious! Thank you for such awesome video!

[@bluewater6648]

After seeing Matcha Moon matcha in your videos I decided to order some. I was surprised at how smooth it was and how it compared to matcha from well-known companies like Ippodo and Marukyu Koyamaen. I've had matcha from both of these companies and despite trying varieties that were not supposed to be bitter I was still overcome by the flavor of them some days. The Matcha Moon matcha is so much easier to drink. I can see why ranked it so high.

[@aubreybondoc]

Matcha Moon is expensive. I am not surprised though 🥲

[@juanjosesegura4585]

Nice video, well done, scientific method well applied! Would be cool to see one yearly for the same brands, to see how each year can affect them. Thanks for your videos!

[@enndeejay]

Thank you so much for your review. I've been undecided on whether I wanted to order from Sazen's website and instead took the plunge and ordered the Hizoudenrai

[@davidtiembloperez7916]

Thank you soo much for introducing us to the Matcha world. I'll say that the second one in your list is the best choice considering taste-quality-price.

[@pleadfive658]

This was wonderful to watch. Great insight to picking the best tasting matcha. Thank you.

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

I’ll try the matcha moon one since it’s organic and available to buy online in the states. I have to admit I prefer the milder ones, but I’m not really a matcha drinker. I don’t like when it taste like the sea as some for me has a fishy taste. But good to know about the organic ones and why they may be a bit bitter. I would have tried the sweeter ones but I can’t risk taking in pesticides and fertilizers, as I already had a cancer scare, it is not worth the risk for me. Best

[@bluewater6648]

The matcha moon is the most "mild" matcha I have had. It has almost no bitterness what so ever. Definitely give it a try if you haven't already.

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

This is a very very very good video! You were incredibly thorough, accounted for personal preference, but also your experience with drinking them, the different ways to test quality, and price. I thought I'd need to watch several, but I'm just gonna use the information from your video. This video is the finest powder and the most vibrant green! ありがとうございました。

[@SighOfContentment]

Thanks for making this video. I have only tried making match once, your #8 choice Wakou, which you said was bitter and light. No wonder I didn't enjoy the tea.😆 I I am excited to try the brands you recommended and look forward to seeing your next video about matcha tea!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Thank you!!

[@ms.schnapp7415]

What a terrific video comparing various matcha brands. I love the flavor graph. Thank you for taste testing and for consuming all that caffeine for us. I'd like to recommend Ikkyu brand for your next test.

[@rho68]

Muchas gracias Aki por este vídeo, fantástico como siempre. Muy entretenido, relajante, divertido y muy bien hecho y explicado. I love it ❤❤❤

[@enoki79]

This video is wonderful. Thank you for exploring and teaching about matcha! I will try 2 g with 90 g water matcha tea today!

[@evettedeluca6639]

Thank you for your thoroughness! This was very helpful and educated me a lot. Plus, it was enjoyable. I appreciate your channel so much!

[@MachasDaughter]

Thank you very much for sharing your results and knowledge Aki. I’m looking forward to learning more with the macha available to me. ☺️

[@paraumbrella61764]

Hi Aki, I can't thank you enough for this detailed introduction and review of matcha teas. I've been curious to try out this style of tea drinking for a while but was hesitant to buy a full pack since I don't know what it tastes like and was afraid it might be too bitter for my liking, and I wasn't sure what was the proper way of brewing it so it tastes its best. I'm happy to find out that there are sweeter varieties which I will give a try. Your steps are simple and really helpful. Thank you very much!!

[@orangemoonglows2692]

did you help them sell out of these matchas? they are mostly gone now.

[@Linda-fg2rz]

I will try one of your recommendations next time. I have an organic Korean one now and it is light colored and quite bitter. Those are beautiful green fields of tea!🥰

[@kameskidney9538]

This video is fun to watch it had a lot of information and I felt like your personality shine through and I found myself laughing at certain points

[@Oatmeal_Ghost]

I’ve been drinking Jade Leaf from Amazon in the US and I love it, although it is my first matcha so I can’t really compare it to anything. I look forward to trying more brands. Thank you for getting me into matcha!

[@mymatchaaddiction]

I'm US based too and I've come to really like some of the matcha offerings from Tezumi Tea. They are quite reasonably priced for the quality

[@shenuevo]

Hi! I just have started drinking matcha 2 weeks now... I'm glad that I came across this 2-year old video. This is what I was looking for - an honest review with lots of options on the list 😊

[@allisonk8316]

I'm so excited to watch this and learn about matcha options! The one I bought at Costco in Canada is a bit bitter.

[@SadieRTrego]

Thank you for this, this really helps me know that it's not just price that makes a good match 👍

[@beatrizlourenco3310]

Thank you for making a video about matcha! I hope I can find the brands you mentioned here where I live, I would like to try them. I enjoy your videos very much!!! :)

[@TheSpiritualLibrary]

very educational and thank you, awesome video

[@timthndr2996]

I am so happy you managed to move to one video per week! It is always so refreshing and informing, I can't get enough of this!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

I try to! Thank you so mach!

[@carmem.3310]

Thank you for sharing this video. I am a tea matcha fan, and I learnt a lot. Thank you!!

[@joannechia2925]

I'm going to buy my very first matcha tools this weekend and this video comes in handy!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

NIce!!!

[@joannechia2925]

Hi Aki, as an avid matcha drinker, would you recommend keeping the matcha powder in a dark cabinet or in a fridge? I live in Singapore which is summer (hot and humid) all year long. I've done my research but some say the opposite. 🤣

[@alawong8669]

Very informative and liked the way this comparison was performed. Great job and thank you!

[@eaopanama]

Wow!! This is really the best matcha comparisons I've seen. You do such a well representation and layout. Looking forward to seeing more. Love your style. Keep it going. Blessings!!

[@laurewinkelmans9501]

Thank you for sharing. I've been looking to try some other matcha brands. I've used the same matcha tea for years. It always relaxes me to see people prepare matcha. I love the colour and the whisking process. Sweet matchas are a favorite of mine as well.

[@contempl8ive]

Thank you for this video and for the links to matchas! I am looking forward to your next matcha comparison. I am a coffee drinker (from Canada) who is trying to find an alternative daily morning beverage that is a little healthier. My mom lived in Japan for a few years when she was little and I dream of going there with her one day. I also love your minimalism videos and have done many minimalist challenges myself, so thank you overall for your delightful channel!

[@PaulineLagonda]

I love your video so matcha, Aki. You are so funny, authentic and warm.

[@Agnagna]

Great video Aki👍🏽 As always, you’re very fun to watch.

[@janetkan5055]

Great video， love it ! ❤️ Looking forward to watch more in the future ！👏🏻

[@paulainaustria9180]

Hello Aki! 8 Months ago online-orders at your top 3 must have gone through the roof. 🙂It is so enjoyable to watch how much fun you have and how you enjoy presenting your thoughts and culture to the audience abroad. I did learn a lot. I just hope you did not go for a run/hike after the tasting. So much caffeine! ;-) Seeing how you divide the task into smal bits and presenting the outcome in charts makes my heart sing! Thank you for this exceptional matcha-test. Greetings from a a genmai-matcha fan in Austria PS: I found your channel just recently, so please don't be surprised, when I comment your past videos.

[@giellekaikey6000]

thank you for this informational video. I got Matcha Moon…and I enjoyed it!. i would have been lost and probably gave up on matcha if not watching your video. I will definitely going to try tour top 3 since I believe we have the same like in matcha taste. ;)

[@estevegalvantorres6584]

It was an amazing video. Thank you so much 😊 As I said last time, I started 茶道 (tea ceremony) thanks to you. I started drinking matcha the way you do so I got interested in 茶道 too. So I practice every morning. I’m in Japan so it’s easy to find matcha. Thank you so much for that. 本当にありがとうございます✨🤲

[@SamuraiMatcha]

That's so nice!! I hope we can meet someday！

[@marusonn]

great video and review!! i can see how much time you have put into this, and i really appreciate it!!

[@SMHartNPC]

I'm drinking matcha Love, which is by Ito En North America. Something they sell at the supermarket. I like all matcha I've ever had, so not partial, but will try your recommendations.

[@sandrastormeye7577]

That was very informative. A comparison depending of the cultivars or by region would be interesting!🍵

[@soundswithcha]

This was very eye-opening! Thank you for putting in so much effort sharing the differences 🤩

[@michaela3393]

Hello Samurai matcha! I got the matcha moon and i love it. I drink matcha every morning now, thanks for your inspiration! Cheers from Colorado, USA.

[@lenavargasespinoza9829]

I loved your Matcha tasting. And, it was very interesting listen to and watch to your final comparison of Matchas. I will look for sweet Matcha in my City. Greetings from La Paz - Bolivia.

[@joshbigso1139]

thank you so much , its been appreciated

[@BuddyLuv]

Great video! Thanks for doing this - I trust your review and feel much more confident about what tea to select for myself.

[@erinmarashi4869]

Thanks for doing this comparison ☺️

[@noelia6803]

Great video Aki! very informative! I started drinking matcha every morning and I love it!

[@yokosomike]

That’s a great comparison! I drink Ipoddo matcha daily but might have to try a couple of those that you recommend. It’s fun to experiment with tastes! Domo arigato!

[@Piru69]

you are amazing im watching your videos since 7 days i think, i started cleaning my apartment a bit after your methods and now i have really more space. thanks bro ~ ;)

[@SamuraiMatcha]

sorry I'm late;-D

[@Wow-xg3ni]

You are a WONDERFUL HUMAN and THANK YOU!!!! :,D

[@almounasaddiyeh8685]

I loved this! I take Ippodo I buy it in NYC ❤️❤️

[@markshreder653]

Great comparison idea! Thank you! 🍃

[@cskamoskva]

Awesome review!

[@manisdogfish]

Thanks for the video. Very well done and helpful

[@silviarodriguez9590]

Gracias tu análisis nos ayuda a entender mejor el te macha 🍃🍃🌿. Thanks 😊

[@eropm2015]

جهد كبير تشكر عليه وبقوة !! ما هذا ؟! هل يعقل انه يكون فيديو في هذا الشكل و هذه المقارنه المدروسه والمفصلة بهذا الشكل الراقي على اليوتيوب ومجاني !! لا يمكن انا حقاً لا اصدق ذلك احببتك واحببت اسلوب المقارنه الأنيقه المثالية !!! شكرًا شكراً شكرًا 😢

[@practicalpen1990]

I get OKKO's Matcha here in Mexico and it just has an amazing earthiness to it that I love!

[@codenamecatatonic8894]

Mmmmm Matcha. Thank you for posting. 👍

[@eleanormercado5499]

Great video. Very informative. I want to drink matcha now🍵😊

[@letygarciabnda1685]

Gracias por los subtitulos en español, es una delicia verte!!!!

[@Minijessilalala]

Can you pls do a matcha making tutorial video? I have watched how you make them over and over but I can’t get any foam on top…

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Sure!!

[@olgakalinina1100]

It's good to know, that the cheapest matcha I use to buy is one of the best :). Thank you!