Japanese Minimalist : Comparing 10 of my favorite matcha brands

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Since I started this KZbin channel, many people have asked many times
"There are so many varieties of matcha. What brand of matcha do you recommend?"
I drink matcha every day, but I also don’t know which matcha is the best because there are so many different kinds.
So today, I would like to compare 10 different matcha brands that are popular in Japan and overseas.
And I personally want to decide which is the most delicious matcha.
I think this video will then help you choose a matcha to try for yourself, so please watch this video until the end.
WHO AM I:
Welcome to samurai matcha journey! I'm Aki, a minimalist, kimono style school teacher in Japan. I make videos about my usual life in really country side of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful scenery, learn about Japan, and pick up some interesting lifestyle tips.
RRODUCTS（Amazon in the USA）:
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・DoMatcha►►amzn.to/3rJ7Jqn
・Bi Yuuki Matcha►►amzn.to/3BwivUl
RRODUCTS（Japan）:
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・Bi Yuuki Matcha►►amzn.to/364lsiZ
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・Kokusan Yuuki matcha►►amzn.to/3rKFMOK
・Oi Ocha Uji Matcha►►amzn.to/3uIjsHD
・Shizuoka Matcha►►amzn.to/35YzdQf
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REFERENCES
・Koyayaen►►www.marukyu-koyamaen.co.jp/
・Ippodo►►www.ippodo-tea.co.jp/
・Itoen►►www.itoen.co.jp/index.html
Ishiusu►►www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_guid...
WHAT I LIKE:
Minimal lifestyle
Matcha
Kimono
Anime(Ghibli)
Japanese food
CONNECT WITH ME:
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INSTAGRAM / samuraimatcha.journey
FACEBOOK / mizuno.akihito​
GET IN TOUCH:
If you’d like to talk, feel free to email me at [e-mail] I try my best to reply to things but there sadly aren't enough hours in the day to respond to everyone...

[@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.

[@LeslieGastelum-ii8ig]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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 😉

[@prietom1031]

Your methodology is flawless. Thank you for doing this!

[@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!

[@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!

[@hilleryilikea]

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

[@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！

[@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.

[@soundswithcha]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@pleadfive658]

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

[@GeminiBites]

Hope you're okay after drinking 10 cups of matcha 😆

[@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. ☺️

[@maryanngo7211]

Thank you for sharing your matcha experience and recommendation! I love the graph and the table, so helpful with decision making.

[@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

[@mariohwoc]

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

[@ryvetted]

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

[@BuddyLuv]

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

[@marusonn]

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

[@Agnagna]

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

[@markshreder653]

Great comparison idea! Thank you! 🍃

[@alawong8669]

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

[@phalange1234]

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

[@carmem.3310]

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

[@janetkan5055]

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

[@ndmx1334]

YAASSSSS BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS

[@kimikoifish7]

I watched a few matcha comparing videos and this was by far the best! Thank you for all the work you put into it I am using it as my matcha trying guide now 🙂

[@rho68]

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

[@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。

[@alexhari2601]

Amazing video enjoy it alot thank you for making this Hope to see alot more content from you ❤️✌🏻

[@charmainet5955]

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!!

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

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

[@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.

[@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!!! :)

[@noelia6803]

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

[@1H4NDC14PP1N6]

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

[@gigiw5896]

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

[@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

[@sandrastormeye7577]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Apfelkaninchen]

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

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Sure!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SadieRTrego]

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

[@TheSpiritualLibrary]

very educational and thank you, awesome video

[@user-gw8zf1el3d]

So informative! I learned a lot.

[@brainTMS]

great video! thank you so much, good work!

[@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.

[@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。

[@japandebunked]

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

[@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!

[@manisdogfish]

Thanks for the video. Very well done and helpful

[@mariadelosangelesquintanaf1571]

EXcellent content, amusing and helpful!! Thank you😍

[@jagsjags9695]

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

[@PaulineLagonda]

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

[@erykafoz]

Loved this video. So well explained

[@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.

[@erinmarashi4869]

Thanks for doing this comparison ☺️

[@melissanguyen7094]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into this video! It was very helpful.

[@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!🥰

[@lanishea1984]

I adore your videos. They are so good!

[@showercurtaintowel]

Thank you for all the help!

[@zumuvtuber]

This was a very fun and informative video. Thank you! 😄

[@SamuraiMatcha]

thank you!!

[@bestofutkarsh]

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

[@shiminjiang728]

Hahahaha, Aki~san. I entered Taobao, a Chinese online shopping app, and there was a person who took a screenshot of ur Excel matcha comparison, and because of that he was also looking gor the second in ranking matcha. This is so fun. 😂 I would like to try of the recommended matcha too! 😅 Thanks~

[@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

[@amberdinz5092]

This was an amazing, informative video. Thank you so much

[@luzminfernandez5698]

Loved this video! Loved that you also spoke in Japanese!

[@Sze912]

Love the passion and excitement you have, a pleasure watching these. It is extremely helpful as well when you are using your experience and being honest and humble about the review. Refreshing to see. Thank you so much for making this! I'm going to search for a pesticide-free one now, may add a little honey in it for the taste~~

[@waynehoffman456]

You took me by complete surprise when you swore. I almost burst out laughing!!

[@cskamoskva]

Awesome review!

[@lanishea1984]

I would love to see the next one!

[@catfish9539]

This was fun thank you 😊

[@laraisabel8080]

first video i've ever watched in your channel and i'm already loving it. new subscriber here!

[@asmraudiolibros]

your videos is a paceful place :) thank you

[@hayleyc643]

Amazing!! The end is so funny

[@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. ;)

[@loogloogloogr]

Thank you for the enjoyable video!

[@helenwilcox2338]

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!!

[@rochey_natividad]

The graph is such a great guidance 💚

[@philoki]

wow, great idea and execution. perfect presentation, one could ask for nothing more.

[@user-hp1pp7bz7b]

Thanks for this amazing chart and all the time you take to do this!! I am going to buy a new big amount of matcha and I want to buy the best(for me). Thank you so much

[@k.h.8897]

Great information, thank you💕

[@Piru69]

thinkin about to buy some matcha soon, i wanna try this like you do

[@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!

[@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.

[@cosmonautasmr]

i missed your videos! this was my favourite one yet :-)

[@suzannes5888]

I love how you set up this taste test video - and your approach (very thoughtful and I formative). I may do my own taste test. Currently I mostly use the Haru Organic Premium Ceremonial Matcha for my tea drinking and a cheaper one to add to smoothies, recipes and what not. I'm definitely going to try some of your favorites, especially the tasty cheaper one and also your #1 choice. Have you tried the Haru Matcha? Also, can you do a video on the Hojicha Tea powders and the leaves? I just found out about this traditional tea during COVID - and I LOVE IT!... I even make a vegan Hojicha Tea Bread now, it's so yummy!! Thanks for your chanel and all of your hard work in sharing you beautiful and peaceful life with us, it's awesome! Warmest regards from the USA 😊