Sugimoto Sencha / Mugicha (US-roasted & Japanese leaf)

Sugimoto · Japan
Beverages Green Tea Ambient Growing export

Shizuoka-rooted Sugimoto (since 1946) exports Japanese green tea (sencha, etc.) and barley products to the US through Sugimoto Tea Company USA. Known for organic and Shizuoka single-origin leaf serving the US specialty/natural channel. A producer with both Japanese leaf and US operations.

The supplierSugimoto Tea Company — Japanese maker since 1946 (Shizuoka roots) with a US arm (California) that roasts/blends in-market; vertically integrated grower-to-cup, strong English B2B, foodservice + retail + bulk.
Why it sells abroadGrower-to-cup since 1946 with US in-market roasting = freshness + custom-blend flexibility; foodservice-friendly bulk and private label.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic certified by both USDA and JAS on organic SKUs (confirmed). HACCP/FSSC/ISO 22000: not publicly verified (food-safety practices implied via US blending facility). US facility supports FDA-compliant, fresh-roasted supply.
Pack formatsLoose sencha pouches 100g-1lb; mugicha; foodservice bulk; custom retail/bulk packing.
Shelf life18-24 months sealed (fresh-roast benefit for hojicha/mugicha).
StorageCool, dry, sealed; away from light/odors.
Minimum orderTypical: flexible via US ops — small foodservice cases to bulk; FCL direct Japan.
Lead timeFast from US roasting/warehouse; ex-Japan 30-50 days.
CapacityMid-large, US in-market roasting capacity.
Container loadTypical: dry, pallet/weight-limited; bulk sacks configurable.
PricingEstimate: ~US$15-40/lb loose sencha wholesale; mugicha lower.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label CONFIRMED — Sugimoto helps companies manufacture their own tea line incl. matcha; custom tea bags (material, shape, blend); dedicated in-house blending facility (no third-party co-packer needed).
Wholesale & MOQSugimoto USA direct + specialty/natural-foods distributors; loose-leaf and bag formats.
Key exporters & distributorsSugimoto Tea Company, Sugimoto America
Export regulationGreen-tea pesticide regime; US FDA Prior Notice + EPA tolerances; organic cert for organic claims.
Market demandFoodservice/cafe and specialty-retail demand for fresh Japanese tea US/CA; private-label interest rising with tea-cafe growth.
How to source itSugimoto Tea (US arm, WA); foodservice & wholesale distributors. FOODEX/JETRO.
Verified sourceshttps://www.sugimotousa.com/wholesale-and-services; https://wholesale.sugimotousa.com/pages/bulk-supply; https://www.amazon.com/SUGIMOTO-TEA-Japanese-Unsweetened-Shizuoka/dp/B06XX2Q4NF
MakerSugimoto Tea Company (Japanese maker since 1946; US arm)
OriginJapan
CategoryBeverages / Green Tea
Available inUnited States, Canada
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0902.10
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