Wakodo / Hisui Kuromame & Kombu Cha (Health Teas)

Kombucha (Konbu-cha) / Kuromame-cha · Japan
Beverages Other Tea Ambient Growing export

Japanese konbu-cha (kelp tea, not Western fermented kombucha) and kuromame-cha (black-soybean tea) are traditional caffeine-free health teas exported to Asian-grocery and health channels. Konbu-cha is an instant savory umami drink made from powdered kelp, while kuromame-cha is a roasted black-soybean infusion rich in antioxidants. Both ship as shelf-stable ambient products. They serve the caffeine-free functional and wellness niches.

The supplierTypical: Japanese makers of kelp tea and roasted-bean teas for the health/wellness niche.
Why it sells abroadTraditional caffeine-free Japanese health teas (umami kelp, antioxidant bean)

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CertificationsFood-safety standards: not publicly verified. Generic category (kombu-cha / kuromame-cha) — no single maker verified. Restate certs as unverified.
Pack formatsPowder jars/sachets (konbu-cha); tea bags (kuromame-cha).
Shelf life12-18 months.
StorageCool, dry, sealed.
Minimum orderTypical: case lots
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-scale production
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL ambient
PricingTypical: value per pack
OEM / private labelPrivate label: claimed for the category but not verified for a specific maker. Inquire-direct.
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsJapanese health-tea makers, Asian-grocery importers
Export regulationFood import compliance; iodine labeling for kelp tea
Market demandNiche wellness and Asian-grocery demand
How to source itGrocery and health-channel importers.
MakerJapanese kombu-cha and bean-tea makers
OriginJapan
CategoryBeverages / Other Tea
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0902
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