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Finding Official Japanese Tea Information

Find manufacturer and specialist sources, read the particular product instructions and check the seller’s current conditions if you choose to order.

Source-based guide · Editorial review: 2026-10-06

What this guide covers

Preparation, ingredients, labels and practical use. Check individual product instructions for specific details.

An introduction based on published sources; not an independent tasting, product ranking or delivery guarantee.

Start with the maker’s information

Official tea websites can explain ingredients, package size, storage and preparation. Ippodo Tea, Sazen Tea and Hibiki-an are among the sources linked below. A link identifies a source; it does not mean that we have tested the tea or that every product is available in every country.

Check the exact tea

A brand can offer plain matcha, sweetened drink mixes and different package formats. Read the ingredients and preparation instructions for the particular item rather than applying one product’s description to the whole range.

If you decide to order

The seller determines stock, delivery destinations, charges and returns. Check its current policies and the final order conditions for your address. This introduction does not promise US delivery or compare delivered prices.

Choose a format · Amazon Japan

From learning to your next cup

Choose the preparation you want before choosing a package. These links open Amazon.co.jp, the Japanese marketplace.

ITO EN Oi Ocha Matcha, one 30 g tin

Plain matcha powder

ITO EN Oi Ocha Matcha

30 g · one tin

The listing states 100% Japanese matcha and describes use in matcha lattes and cooking. This is powder to prepare yourself, rather than a ready-made latte mix.

A fit for: Making matcha or a latte with your own choice of milk and sweetener; starting with a 30 g package.

Choose another format if: A sweetened instant latte mix, a tea bag, or a verified premium tasting recommendation. No independent tasting was performed.

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ITO EN Oi Ocha Premium Green Tea with Uji Matcha, one box of 50 tea bags

Green tea with matcha · tea bags

ITO EN Oi Ocha Premium Green Tea with Uji Matcha

1.8 g × 50 tea bags · one box

A steeped green tea containing Uji matcha. The selected listing is the single box of 50 bags, not the two-box option.

A fit for: A straightforward cup of green tea prepared with a tea bag, without a matcha whisk.

Choose another format if: Whisked matcha or a matcha latte recipe requiring pure matcha powder. Matcha in the name does not make this the same format as the tin.

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Check the current price, seller, package, delivery to your address and return conditions on Amazon before ordering. International delivery has not been verified. Orders and payments are handled by Amazon and its sellers.

Sources & verification

These sources support the stated scope. They are not independent product tests. Reference photographs illustrate tea and its context; they do not verify any named product.

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