The world’s love for matcha is stronger than ever — but Japan’s tea farms are facing an unprecedented challenge.
In 2025, record heat waves and aging labor have caused Japan’s tencha (the raw leaf for matcha) harvest to drop by up to 25%, especially in Kyoto and Nishio.
With global demand surging across the U.S. and Europe, prices have reached record highs, and importers are rushing to secure next year’s supply.
For tea brands, cafés, and distributors, this shortage means one thing:
Tighter supply chains and higher procurement costs.
At FMLTEA, we’ve been preparing for this shift.
Our ceremonial-grade matcha is sourced from Zhejiang’s organic tea region, processed with traditional slow-grinding technology, ensuring:
✅ Stable year-round availability
✅ Consistent color and umami-rich flavor
✅ EU organic certification and zero additive compliance
While others face uncertainty, we help partners maintain quality and pricing consistency — even in a volatile market.
The 2025 matcha shortage isn’t just a trend — it’s a wake-up call for brands to diversify sourcing and build transparent, alternative partnerships.
Let’s Collaborate
If you’re a distributor, café chain, or brand looking to secure stable matcha supply for 2026,
👉 Contact us at Mingchaotea Industrial: phil@fmltea.com
or DM us for sample and wholesale collaboration.
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