Sayama Tea (Saitama Premium Sencha, Export)

Sayama-cha producers · Sayama, Saitama, Japan
Beverages Green Tea Ambient Growing export

Sayama-cha from Saitama is one of Japan's three famous teas, prized for its rich body from the cold-climate 'Sayama-biri' finishing technique. Sayama producers export premium sencha to specialty tea shops abroad, marketing the distinctive deep, sweet flavor. The northern-limit cultivation gives a thicker leaf and stronger taste. It appeals to enthusiasts seeking regional Japanese-tea diversity.

The supplierTypical: Saitama growers; one of Japan's three famous tea regions.
Why it sells abroadRich-bodied 'Sayama-biri' finished sencha; one of Japan's 3 famous teas

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CertificationsFood-safety standards / Organic JAS (select): not independently verified. Sayama-cha (Saitama) is one of Japan's recognized sencha regions (confirmed). Restate certs as unverified.
Pack formats80g/100g sencha bags; gift sets.
Shelf life~12 months.
StorageCool, dry, sealed.
Minimum orderTypical: small-case lots
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: modest northern-region output
Container loadTypical: LCL pallet
PricingTypical: premium specialty per pack
OEM / private labelLimited (claimed; not verified).
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsSayama tea cooperatives, Saitama tea exporters
Export regulationExport MRL compliant
Market demandNiche enthusiast demand for regional variety
How to source itSayama cooperatives to specialty importers.
MakerSayama tea growers (Saitama)
OriginSayama, Saitama, Japan
CategoryBeverages / Green Tea
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0902
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