I did a Matcha run for two places comparing flavor based on recommendations from this subreddit.
Both drinks have no sugar. No dairy. Stoned ground tea and iced water. Yamari marked with their name on the cup. Bonsai served in unlabeled cup. Visual difference is Bonsai Matcha Tea in their regular size cup on the right and Yamari Premium Matcha on the left in their small size. It’s $5 Bonsai versus $16 Yamari. Sipping both drinks. Not drinking like downing shots.
Bonsai matcha tea has subtle umami with bitter notes. I’m getting more bitter notes than umami. Not bitter such that more sugar is required to make the drink palatable.
Yamari premium matcha has strong umami with hints of fish, dried seaweed, subtle sweetness, and no bitter notes for what I taste.
by kinkycarbon