Kametani Tea Bulk Matcha / Sencha / Hojicha (Beverage & Culinary Grade)

KAMETANI · Nara / Kyoto / Mie, Japan
Beverages Matcha Ambient Established export

Large-scale bulk Japanese green tea supplier shipping ~1,400 tons/year of sencha, matcha and hojicha worldwide. Supplies culinary-grade matcha, beverage-ready leaf and extracts for beverage manufacturers, cafes and food-makers. Publicly documented 500kg organic powdered matcha shipment to Spain (2024).

The supplierNara-based bulk green tea producer/refiner since 1982; vertically integrated processing, large-volume tencha/matcha milling for global beverage and culinary buyers.
Why it sells abroadHigh-volume bulk capacity with ISO22000+JAS organic; proven EU/US export shipments

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Certifications(confirmed) - Kametani Tea Honpo (Nara) holds ISO 22000 and Organic JAS; large bulk supplier (~1,400 tons/yr) with documented organic powdered-matcha exports (e.g. 9,600kg to Netherlands, 500kg to Spain).
Pack formatsBulk powder (sacks/drums), loose leaf, tea bags, beverage extracts; custom packs
Shelf lifeMatcha 12 months; loose leaf 12-18 months (ambient sealed)
StorageAmbient sealed; matcha refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: bulk container/pallet for export; case-level for sampling
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks for bulk export orders
Capacity~1,400 tons/year of finished tea supplied to clients
Container loadTypical: 20ft ambient container for bulk powder/leaf
PricingTypical: bulk culinary matcha priced per kg; ceremonial at premium
OEM / private label(confirmed) - private label & beverage-ingredient OEM with customization; bulk supply for food & beverage applications
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsKametani Tea Honpo Co., Ltd. (direct export)
Export regulationISO 22000 + Organic JAS; pesticide residue testing for EU/US; FDA prior notice; matcha powder import compliant
Market demandRising global matcha latte / matcha-flavored beverage demand
How to source itDirect from Kametani Tea Honpo (Nara) - kametani-tea.com; JETRO supplier matching
Verified sourceshttps://kametani-tea.com/; https://kametani-tea.com/news/kametani-ships-9600-kg-of-organic-powdered-matcha-to-the-netherlands/
MakerKametani Tea Honpo Co., Ltd. (Yamazoe-mura, Nara; founded 1982)
OriginNara / Kyoto / Mie, Japan
CategoryBeverages / Matcha
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0902.10 / 0902.20 (green tea); ground/powder 0902.10
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