Hamada Shokuhin Goishicha (Kochi Fermented Lactic-Acid Tea, GI-protected)

Goishicha (Otoyo) · Otoyo, Kochi, Japan
Beverages Other Tea Ambient Growing export

Rare twice-fermented (mold + lactic-acid) post-fermented Japanese tea from Otoyo, Kochi, sold as dark pressed tea blocks. A traditional specialty (registered as a national designated traditional craft food) attracting niche specialty-tea export interest for its unique probiotic/fermented profile.

The supplierSmall-producer cooperative in Otoyo, Kochi making the rare double-fermented Goishicha, a centuries-old lactic-fermented tea tradition.
Why it sells abroadRare double-fermented (mold+lactic) Japanese tea, probiotic profile

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional craft food designation; pesticide residue tested
Pack formatsPressed tea blocks / pieces, packaged retail bags
Shelf lifeTypical: 12-24 mo (fermented, ambient)
StorageCool, dry, dark
Minimum orderTypical: case-level (limited production)
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks (seasonal/limited)
CapacityTypical: very small artisanal production
Container loadTypical: LCL / parcel ambient
PricingTypical: premium due to rarity
OEM / private labelNo
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsKochi prefecture export program, specialty tea importers
Export regulationPesticide residue testing; FDA prior notice; fermented-tea labeling; traditional craft food
Market demandNiche fermented-tea / functional specialty demand
How to source itKochi prefecture export program / specialty importers
Verified sourcesKochi Prefecture food export portal (Goishicha); Japan traditional fermented tea (Otoyo Goishicha) producer records
MakerOtoyo-cho Goishicha producers / Kochi fermented-tea makers
OriginOtoyo, Kochi, Japan
CategoryBeverages / Other Tea
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0902.40 (other fermented/black tea) / 0902.10
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