Kirin produces two major RTD teas: Nama-cha unsweetened green tea and Gogo-no-Kocha ('Afternoon Tea'), Japan's leading RTD black/milk tea brand. Both are exported to East and Southeast Asia and Asian-grocery channels in the West. Gogo-no-Kocha's straight, milk and lemon variants are especially popular across Asia. The brands extend Kirin's beverage reach beyond beer into the global RTD tea segment.
The supplierTypical: major Japanese beverage maker; Gogo-no-Kocha is Japan's top RTD tea brand.
Why it sells abroadJapan's #1 RTD black/milk tea plus mass-market green tea
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CertificationsFood-safety certification confirmed at group level: Kirin Holdings states all Kirin Group plants are (or are being) certified to GFSI-recognized food-safety management systems (ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000), with annual external audits. Halal: NOT certified — Gogo-no-Kocha Milk Tea is explicitly listed as not halal certified by halal-checker databases (at most 'halal-friendly by ingredients', no certification mark).
Pack formats500ml PET; 1.5L PET; cans (e.g., 185-190ml) in some lines.
Shelf lifeTypical: 9-12 months unopened. Not maker-published per SKU.
Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.
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