Maeda-en Shogun Matcha (Ceremonial)

Maeda-en · Japan
Beverages Matcha Ambient Established export

Maeda-en's ceremonial 'Shogun' matcha and culinary matcha lines, among the most widely distributed Japanese matcha tins in US Asian-grocery and online retail. Offers an accessible mid-premium ceremonial option below the artisanal Uji houses. A practical bridge SKU for US consumers entering ceremonial matcha.

The supplierMaeda-en — US-based Japanese green-tea brand; Shogun is its premium ceremonial matcha. California ops, English B2B, US warehousing including chilled for matcha freshness.
Why it sells abroadAccessible US-stocked ceremonial matcha ('Shogun') — bridges entry and premium; reliable domestic supply for cafes/retail without import lead time.

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CertificationsKosher: confirmed — Maeda-en's powdered matcha (incl. ceremonial/Shogun grade) is certified kosher per brand statement. HACCP/FSSC/ISO 22000: not publicly verified. Organic: not verified (Shogun grade not marketed organic).
Pack formatsShogun ceremonial tins ~28g-40g retail; foodservice 100g+ bags; case packs ~x10-x20 tins.
Shelf life~12 months unopened (sealed tin); weeks once opened.
StorageCool/cold, sealed; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: low via US warehouse case; larger for direct bulk.
Lead timeFast from US stock; ex-Japan 30-45 days.
CapacityMid-scale premium line within US-distribution operation.
Container loadTypical: light, pallet-limited.
PricingEstimate: Shogun ceremonial ~US$20-40/40g retail (value-premium tier).
OEM / private labelOwn-brand focus; limited / no advertised OEM.
Wholesale & MOQMaeda-en distribution + Asian-grocery distributors; tin case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsMaeda-en, Inc.
Export regulationMatcha pesticide regime (whole-leaf, EU 0.01 mg/kg if EU-shipped); US FDA Prior Notice + EPA tolerances.
Market demandStrong US matcha-boom demand at mid-premium price; cafe + retail + e-commerce.
How to source itMaeda-en USA (Irvine, CA); US distributors (FoodServiceDirect). FOODEX/JETRO.
Verified sourceshttps://maeda-en.com/collections/matcha; https://www.amazon.com/Maeda-En-Matcha-Ceremonial-Quality-1-Ounce/dp/B008OFIIN4
MakerMaeda-en
OriginJapan
CategoryBeverages / Matcha
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0902.10
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