Aiya Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Aiya · Japan
Beverages Matcha Ambient Established export

Stone-ground ceremonial-grade matcha from Aiya, family-run since 1888 and Japan's largest premium matcha producer, controlling seed-to-bowl production in Nishio. Smooth and full-bodied for drinking straight (usucha) or premium lattes. Backed by GFSI/FSSC 22000, JAS/NOP organic, Halal, Kosher and Non-GMO certifications that smooth Western retail and foodservice entry.

The supplierAiya Co., Ltd. (Nishio, Aichi) — founded 1888, 5th-generation family-owned, world's leading matcha producer. Full-service sales/cold-storage offices in 5 countries (Aiya America in California, Aiya Europe GmbH in Germany). Highly export- and English-ready; major B2B ingredient supplier.
Why it sells abroad130+ year heritage, world's #1 matcha producer, full export certification stack (Organic+Halal+Kosher+FSSC); ceremonial usucha/koicha grade with in-market cold storage = reliability hook.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 (confirmed, by Bureau Veritas / GFSI). JAS Organic via OMIC (confirmed) and NOP/USDA Organic via QAI (confirmed). Halal (confirmed). Kosher (confirmed). Non-GMO Project Verified (confirmed), Gluten-Free (confirmed). IFS Broker (confirmed, Aiya Europe). AIB Superior (confirmed). Aiya is the first matcha company to carry organic certifications across JP/NA/EU markets.
Pack formatsCeremonial tins (20g/30g/40g) retail; foodservice 100g/1kg bags; bulk B2B from local cold storage.
Shelf life12-18 months unopened (nitrogen-flushed); ~1 month after opening for color/aroma.
StorageCool/cold storage, sealed and nitrogen-flushed; refrigerate after opening, use quickly.
Minimum orderTypical: importer pallet/few-kg via regional offices; bulk MOQ negotiable for manufacturers.
Lead timeFast from in-market cold storage (US/EU stock) — days to 2 weeks; ex-Japan 30-45 days.
CapacityIndustrial — Nishio stone-mill and large processing; world's leading matcha volume.
Container loadTypical: light, pallet/weight-limited; bulk-bag FCL configurable.
PricingEstimate: ceremonial ~US$40-80/40g retail; bulk ceremonial ~US$150-300/kg wholesale.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label CONFIRMED — Aiya Europe offers private-label matcha/tea backed by IFS Broker, Organic, Halal, Kosher; major ingredient & contract supplier to food/beverage/nutraceutical brands.
Wholesale & MOQAiya America (free shipping over USD 500, US/Canada) and Aiya Europe (Hamburg warehouse) supply bulk to manufacturers and wholesale to cafes; bulk powder + branded retail.
Key exporters & distributorsAiya Co., Ltd., Aiya America, Inc., Aiya Europe GmbH
Export regulationEU MRL 0.01 mg/kg (whole-leaf - no dilution; neonicotinoids to detection limit 2026); US FDA Prior Notice + EPA tolerances. Heavy-metal/microbial specs commonly requested; organic cert eases entry.
Market demandCore beneficiary of global matcha boom; supplies cafes, CPG brands, nutraceuticals. Strong US/EU/CA growth across foodservice and retail.
How to source itAiya America (CA) / Aiya Europe GmbH (Germany); distributors. FOODEX, JETRO/GFP.
Verified sourceshttps://aiya-america.com/blog/aiyas-commitment-to-quality-and-food-safety/; https://best-matcha.com/shop/aiya-europe; https://aiya-america.com/about-us
MakerAiya Co., Ltd. (Nishio, Aichi)
OriginJapan
CategoryBeverages / Matcha
Available inUnited States, Germany, France +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0902.10
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