Nakamura Tokichi Honten Uji Matcha & Green Tea (global e-commerce, est. 1854)

Nakamura Tokichi (Tokichi) · Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Beverages Matcha Ambient Established export

Historic Uji tea merchant (founded 1854) delivering ceremonial Uji matcha, gyokuro and sencha worldwide through a dedicated global English store, plus matcha sweets for cafe/retail.

The supplierFounded 1854 Uji tea house, originally a tea merchant; renowned ceremonial Uji matcha and matcha confections with a worldwide-shipping global storefront.
Why it sells abroad1854 Uji heritage brand with consumer-facing global English store and matcha confectionery cross-sell

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsUji-origin quality control (confirmed - est. 1854, Kyoto first-flush tencha, global e-commerce via global.tokichi.jp). Organic: NOT verified per SKU - no organic certification documented; do not assert organic.
Pack formatsMatcha tins (ceremonial/usucha), loose leaf, gift sets, matcha sweets
Shelf life12 months (matcha); 12-18 months (leaf)
StorageAmbient sealed; matcha refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderDTC single units; wholesale lots on inquiry
Lead timeTypical: ships from Japan within days (DTC)
CapacityTypical: established Uji house scale
Container loadTypical: parcel/LCL
PricingTypical: premium Uji pricing
OEM / private labelLimited - branded house product (gift / retail focus); no private-label program documented
Wholesale & MOQYes - wholesale/cafe inquiry; primarily DTC global
Key exporters & distributorsNakamura Tokichi Honten (direct)
Export regulationTea/food; matcha confectionery needs additional labeling
Market demandStrong - premium branded Uji matcha globally
How to source itDirect via global.tokichi.jp
Verified sourceshttps://global.tokichi.jp/; https://global.tokichi.jp/collections/matcha
MakerNakamura Tokichi Honten (Uji, Kyoto)
OriginUji, Kyoto, Japan
CategoryBeverages / Matcha
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0902.10 (matcha) / 0902.20 (sencha/gyokuro)
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