Ippodo / Kanbayashi Shunsho Matcha Confections (premium Kyoto matcha sweets)

Ippodo Tea / Kanbayashi Shunsho · Japan (Kyoto / Uji)
Snacks & Sweets Matcha Sweet Ambient Growing export

Premium Kyoto/Uji tea houses such as Ippodo and Kanbayashi Shunsho pair their ceremonial matcha with matcha-flavored higashi, rakugan, chocolates and cookies sold in gift boxes. Ippodo operates a New York store and ships internationally, positioning these as high-end authentic matcha-confectionery gifts for connoisseur and premium-gift channels.

The supplierIppodo (est. 1717, Kyoto) and Kanbayashi Shunsho are heritage Uji/Kyoto tea houses; Ippodo has a New York retail presence and international e-commerce.
Why it sells abroadHeritage Kyoto/Uji tea-house authenticity with international retail footprint

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsIppodo Tea (Kyoto, since 1717) offers JAS-certified ORGANIC matcha (recognized equivalent to USDA/EU organic) — organic confirmed for the matcha ingredient. Kanbayashi Shunsho is a premium Uji tea house. HACCP / tea-sanitary docs: industry-typical, not confirmed via public certificate. Note: organic is verified for the matcha tea ingredient; finished matcha confections are not all independently organic-certified.
Pack formatsGift boxes of matcha sweets (~80-300g); individual wraps (consistent with retail).
Shelf life3-9 months depending on item (fresh higashi shorter; matcha degrades with heat/light).
StorageAmbient; cool, dark & dry; protect matcha from heat/light/humidity; fresh items per package guidance.
Minimum orderTypical: small premium gift lots; case-level
Lead timeTypical: 4-10 weeks incl. premium export docs
CapacityArtisanal-to-medium; premium limited volume
Container loadTypical: LCL / consolidated premium-gift shipments
PricingTypical: wholesale USD 8-30 per gift box FOB Japan
OEM / private labelNot publicly verified — premium tea houses; private-label matcha-ingredient supply plausible but no public OEM confection program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQDirect export + premium specialty importers
Key exporters & distributorsIppodo Tea Co., Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten, premium tea importers
Export regulationAllergen labeling (wheat/milk/soy where applicable); tea/matcha import rules; gift-box compliance; cocoa product (choc)
Market demandGrowing connoisseur/premium-gift matcha demand in West and Asia
How to source itTea house export / overseas store (Ippodo NY) -> premium importer -> specialty retail.
Verified sourceshttps://ippodotea.com/blogs/frequently-asked-questions/does-ippodo-sell-organic-tea; https://global.ippodo-tea.co.jp/collections/matcha
MakerIppodo Tea Co. / Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten
OriginJapan (Kyoto / Uji)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Matcha Sweet
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1806
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