No Bulk Minimums, Transparent Pricing, and Immediate Availability for Independent Cafes

American cafe owners struggling to source authentic Japanese matcha now have a direct solution. Matcha Wholesale Japan today launches a members-only B2B wholesale platform at https://www.matcha-wholesale-japan.com/, offering U.S. cafes guaranteed inventory, flexible order quantities, and transparent pricing—at a time when major suppliers have implemented purchase restrictions and many products remain out of stock.

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MATCHA WHOLESALE JAPAN – Premium Japanese matcha, shipped fresh from Japan and ready for your U.S. café menu.

The Problem Cafe Owners Face

Matcha has become a must-have menu item. Square's Q3 2025 data shows matcha orders at U.S. food service businesses grew 36.5% year-over-year, with ice cream shops up 47.5% and bakeries up 40%. Yet sourcing has become increasingly difficult.

Japan's leading business newspaper Nikkei reports that "all production processes for matcha are facing material shortages." Reuters documented Kyoto tea auction prices surging 170%. Major U.S. distributors have responded with purchase limits, leaving cafe owners unable to secure the inventory they need—or forced to accept products of questionable origin.

For independent cafe owners, the challenges compound: traditional wholesalers require large minimum orders designed for chains, pricing is often hidden behind quote requests, and there's no guarantee that ordered products will actually arrive.

A Platform Built for Independent Cafes

Matcha Wholesale Japan addresses these specific pain points:

• Guaranteed Availability: Only confirmed, in-stock inventory is listed. If it's on the site, it ships.
• Flexible Quantities: No mandatory bulk orders. Cafe owners can order quantities that match their actual needs.
• Transparent Pricing: All prices visible upfront. No quote requests, no negotiation required.
• Verified Japanese Origin: As a Japan-based company sourcing directly from Japanese tea manufacturers and shipping via FedEx from Japan, authenticity is structurally guaranteed.
• Ceremonial Grade Focus: Premium quality that enables cafes to differentiate their matcha offerings and command higher menu prices.

How It Works

Registration is free for qualifying U.S. food service businesses. Once approved, members access the full product catalog with transparent pricing. Payment is accepted via Shopify Payment and PayPal at the time of order. All products ship via FedEx International Priority from Japan, with shipping costs calculated transparently at checkout. The company handles FDA Prior Notice filings, ensuring smooth customs clearance.

Japanese matcha imports are currently duty-free under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, removing the tariff barrier that historically made authentic Japanese products less accessible.

About Matcha Wholesale Japan

Matcha Wholesale Japan is a Japan-based B2B platform connecting U.S. cafes directly with authentic Japanese matcha. Through nationwide sourcing across Japan and a confirmed-inventory-only model, the platform provides reliable access to premium matcha when cafe owners need it most.

To register for wholesale access, visit https://www.matcha-wholesale-japan.com/.

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Matcha Wholesale Japan supplies 100% Japanese matcha directly to U.S. cafés, with low minimums, fast FedEx shipping, and samples available for new menu ideas.