A comparison by Chazoku
Chazoku vs. other premium matcha
Single cultivar matcha from named regions in Japan. Here's what we list, and what to check on any matcha you buy.
- 1Cultivar per tin
- 2Named regions
- 35g to 1kgSizes
- $0.29/gFrom, per gram
Side by side
What we list. What to check.
ChazokuWhat to check elsewhere
OriginNamed regionsSamidori: Kagoshima, Japan
Okumidori: Yame, Fukuoka, JapanElsewhere, checkOften just "Japan." Ask for the region.
Okumidori: Yame, Fukuoka, JapanElsewhere, checkOften just "Japan." Ask for the region.
CultivarSingle cultivarNever blended. Samidori or Okumidori, named on every tin.Elsewhere, checkOften a blend, and the cultivar isn't always named.
MillingStone groundElsewhere, checkThe milling method isn't always stated.
HarvestFirst harvest2026Samidori is from the 2026 spring harvest.Elsewhere, checkThe harvest or season isn't always listed.
Sizes35g to 1kg35g tin, 100g tin, and 500g or 1kg bulk bags.Elsewhere, checkCheck whether you can start small and size up.
Price per gramFrom $0.29/gSamidori: $0.29 to $0.88/g
Okumidori: $0.30 to $0.94/g
Bulk bag to 35g tin, at today's pricesElsewhere, checkCompare by the gram, not by the tin.
Okumidori: $0.30 to $0.94/g
Bulk bag to 35g tin, at today's pricesElsewhere, checkCompare by the gram, not by the tin.
PackagingSealed tinOxygen absorber inside every tin.Elsewhere, checkLook for an airtight, light-blocking container.
Freshness12 months sealedOnce opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 90 days.Elsewhere, checkCheck for a best-by date and storage guidance.
A comparison by Chazoku. The Chazoku column comes from our own product pages. The other column lists general things to check on any matcha and doesn't describe any specific brand.
