Japanese Minimalist : Comparing 10 of my favorite matcha brands

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Since I started this Youtube 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.

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Minimal lifestyle
Matcha
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Japanese food

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[mojyoqueen]

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.

[ZancoIntel]

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

[twoheads]

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.

[prietom]

Your methodology is flawless. Thank you for doing this!

[sungjuyea]

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:)

[japandebunked]

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

Anyways, awesome comparison! Thanks!!

[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!

[LeslieGastelum-iiig]

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

[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.

[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!!

[phalange]

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

[SharonG-ipll]

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.

[maddy]

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 :)

[bvmkidt]

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

[Dani-pvvr]

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.

[bestofutkarsh]

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

[kingtardigrade]

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

[bluewater]

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.