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Matcha Demand Pushes Japanese Tea Prices to Record Highs
Japanese tea prices hit record highs in 2026. Learn how global Matcha demand drove up first and second harvest prices with Ooika’s Matcha Industry Report.
Matcha Industry Report - April 2026
Learn what’s happening in the world of Japanese Matcha with Ooika’s Matcha Industry Report from April 2026.
Matcha Industry Report - March 2026
Learn what’s happening in the world of Japanese Matcha with Ooika’s Matcha Industry Report from March 2026.
Japanese and Chinese Matcha: Differences and Market Competition
Let’s compare the market differences between Japanese Matcha, and Chinese “Matcha.”
5 More Facts about the Matcha Shortage
Let’s cover 5 more facts about the Matcha shortage, and what it means for prices in the future.
Matcha Industry Report - September 2025
Learn what’s happening in the world of Japanese Matcha with Ooika’s Matcha Industry Report from September 2025.
11 Facts about the Matcha Shortage You Should Know
You might be surprised to learn these 11 Matcha Shortage facts that will help put the Matcha boom into perspective.
Why Prices Are Going Up For Matcha (2025)
We all know Matcha is getting more expensive in 2025. The question is, why? Let’s cover what’s driving the major price increases.
Matcha Industry Report - July 2025
Learn what’s happening in the world of Japanese Matcha with Ooika’s Matcha Industry Report from July 2025.
The Importance of Nibancha on the 2025 Matcha Shortage
How does the second harvest of tea for Matcha (known as Nibancha) affect the Matcha shortage? Well, it’s more than you might expect.