Ippodo Ceremonial Matcha (Ummon / Sayaka)

Ippodo · Japan
Beverages Matcha Ambient Growing export

Premium Uji matcha from Ippodo, a 300-year Kyoto authority on Japanese tea, with grades from approachable (Sayaka) to high koicha-grade (Ummon). Ippodo runs a USA & Canada online shop and a New York store, giving it direct premium distribution. Demand and 2024-26 shortages have forced purchase caps on top grades.

The supplierIppodo Tea Co. (Kyoto, est. 1717) — family-run, 30+ blends, named-store heritage since 1717 (renamed Ippodo 1846). Global e-commerce + wholesale enquiry channel; US flagship in NYC. English-ready, premium B2B.
Why it sells abroad300+ year Kyoto tea house; Ummon (koicha-capable) and Sayaka (usucha) are renowned ceremonial blends — prestige and consistency hook for cafes/retail.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsJAS Organic on the organic matcha line (confirmed; Ippodo states JAS equivalence to USDA/EU). HACCP/FSSC: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. Halal: not publicly verified.
Pack formats20g can / 40g (Hatsu) retail; case packs ~x10-x20 cans; foodservice/bulk via wholesale enquiry.
Shelf life~12 months unopened (sealed can); best within weeks of opening.
StorageCool/cold, sealed; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: importer small-case; larger MOQ for direct wholesale.
Lead timeTypical: 30-45 days ex-Japan; US stock via NY flagship faster.
CapacityPremium artisanal-to-mid scale; Kyoto-region leaf.
Container loadTypical: light, LCL/pallet-limited.
PricingEstimate: Ummon/Sayaka ceremonial ~US$30-50/40g retail.
OEM / private labelPrimarily own-brand; wholesale enquiry available but no advertised OEM/private-label program. Limited / by-arrangement only.
Wholesale & MOQIppodo USA/Canada online shop, NY retail, and select specialty stockists; purchase caps during shortage limit volume.
Key exporters & distributorsIppodo Tea Co., Ippodo Tea (North America)
Export regulationEU MRL 0.01 mg/kg (if EU-shipped); US FDA Prior Notice + EPA tolerances. Whole-leaf residue scrutiny.
Market demandHigh specialty-cafe and connoisseur demand US/CA; brand cachet drives premium retail amid matcha boom.
How to source itIppodo wholesale enquiry / US flagship (NYC); specialty importers. FOODEX/JETRO.
Verified sourceshttps://ippodotea.com/blogs/frequently-asked-questions/does-ippodo-sell-organic-tea; https://ippodotea.com/products/premium-organic-matcha
MakerIppodo Tea Co. (Kyoto, est. 1717)
OriginJapan
CategoryBeverages / Matcha
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0902.10
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