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The Changing Landscape of Japan’s Tea Industry
Kagoshima is now Japan’s top tea region, Tencha output has tripled, and green tea exports hit a record ¥72.1 billion. Here’s what MAFF’s 2026 report says about where Japanese tea is headed.
Japan Introduces GI to Protect “Japanese Tea”
Japan moves forward with GI (geographical indication) to protect “Japanese Tea.”
Japanese and Chinese Matcha: Differences and Market Competition
Let’s compare the market differences between Japanese Matcha, and Chinese “Matcha.”
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.