Matcha Supplier Japan: Premium & Ceremonial

Introduction
Japan is the birthplace of matcha, famous for ceremonial-grade quality and traditional stone-mill grinding. Japanese matcha suppliers are ideal for luxury retail and premium cafés.

Market Overview

Factor	Market Status
Specialty	Ceremonial & premium matcha
Certifications	JAS Organic, HACCP, Kosher
Key buyers	High-end cafés, tea shops, retailers
Price level	Highest globally

👉 Insight: Japanese suppliers focus on quality, not volume.

Supplier Types

Supplier Type	Description
Traditional Farms	Small-scale, family-owned
Co-ops & Traders	Aggregate supply for export
Premium OEM	Luxury tins, gift sets

Procurement Process

Step	Buyer’s Action
Supplier check	Confirm JAS Organic
Sampling	Taste ceremonial vs premium
Order size	Usually smaller, 5–50 kg
Import	HS code + organic cert
Retail	Luxury tea shops, gift sets