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Marc Falzon 10/8/26 Marc Falzon 10/8/26

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.

Marc Falzon 8/14/25 Marc Falzon 8/14/25

Matcha Industry Report - July 2025

Learn what’s happening in the world of Japanese Matcha with Ooika’s Matcha Industry Report from July 2025.

Marc Falzon 8/9/25 Marc Falzon 8/9/25

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.