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
Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED
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).
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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