ORIGIN LEAF JAPAN
Matcha Knowledge Library
6 articles · 8 categories
Wholesale Sourcing and Compliance
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How to Source Wholesale Matcha from Japan: A Buyer's ChecklistA step-by-step checklist for cafés, brands, and distributors sourcing wholesale matcha from Japan: specifications, compliance, samples, pricing, lead times, and supply security.
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How to Evaluate Matcha Samples Before Your First OrderA structured method for cafés and brands to evaluate wholesale matcha samples: preparation, tasting protocol, scoring sheet, recipe testing, and documentation checks.
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What Drives Wholesale Matcha Prices and SupplyWhy wholesale matcha prices rose sharply in 2025 and 2026, what drives tencha costs, and how cafés, brands, and distributors can protect their supply and margins.
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Importing Matcha into the US: FDA Registration, FSVP and Prior Notice ExplainedA plain-English guide to US import requirements for matcha: FDA food facility registration, the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), prior notice, labeling, and customs.
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Importing Matcha into the UK and EU: Pesticide Limits and DocumentationWhat UK and EU importers need to know about bringing Japanese matcha in: pesticide maximum residue levels, anthraquinone, labeling, organic equivalence, and tariffs under Japan's trade agreements.
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What Is ASIAGAP, and Why Should Matcha Buyers Care?An up-to-date explainer on ASIAGAP and JGAP for matcha buyers: what the standards cover, the 2025 change to GFSI recognition, the planned 2028 transition, and what to ask suppliers.
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