Sarutahiko Coffee (Japanese specialty roaster, Taiwan + Mitsubishi-backed expansion)

Sarutahiko Coffee · Japan (roaster) / global green beans
Beverages Coffee Ambient Growing export

Acclaimed Tokyo specialty roaster (est. 2011) known for darker-roast craft; expanded to Taiwan and, with Mitsubishi Corporation backing, is scaling further into overseas markets with roasted coffee and RTD.

The supplierTokyo specialty roaster founded 2011 by Tomoyuki Otsuka; ~13 Japan stores plus Taiwan outlets, with Mitsubishi Corporation investment to drive overseas growth.
Why it sells abroadPremium Tokyo craft roaster with Taiwan footprint and Mitsubishi-backed export ambition

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSpecialty-grade direct sourcing (confirmed): Sarutahiko (founded 2011, Ebisu/Tokyo) sources green beans directly from growers and has bought top lots in Cup of Excellence auctions as part of a Japanese-buyer consortium. Mitsubishi Corporation acquired a 14.98% stake (2019) to support overseas expansion. No organic/fair-trade certification verified.
Pack formatsRoasted bean/ground bags, drip bags, RTD; gift sets.
Shelf lifeTypical: 6-12 months sealed (beans). Not maker-published per SKU.
StorageCool, dry, airtight, away from light.
Minimum orderWholesale account minimums
Lead timeTypical: roast-to-order / stock
CapacityMulti-store roasting + trading-house support
Container loadTypical: parcel/LCL
PricingPremium specialty
OEM / private labelPossible via the Mitsubishi Corporation trading alliance (overseas-expansion oriented), but no specific OEM program verified.
Wholesale & MOQYes - cafe/retail wholesale; export via partner
Key exporters & distributorsSarutahiko Coffee, Mitsubishi Corporation alliance
Export regulationRoasted coffee / RTD coffee; standard labeling
Market demandGrowing - Japanese specialty coffee abroad
How to source itVia Sarutahiko / Mitsubishi Corporation alliance; ~13 shops in Japan + 3 in Taiwan.
Verified sourceshttps://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2019/html/0000037933.html; https://dailycoffeenews.com/2019/07/31/mitsubishi-buys-stake-in-renowned-japanese-roaster-retailer-sarutahiko-coffee/
MakerSarutahiko Coffee Inc. (Tokyo; Mitsubishi Corp. stake)
OriginJapan (roaster) / global green beans
CategoryBeverages / Coffee
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0901.21 (roasted beans) / 2202.99 (RTD)
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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.