Matcha and hojicha for cafés and home kitchens.

We help cafés find a matcha that tastes right in their drinks and stays the same order after order. The same teas are available in smaller amounts for anyone who makes matcha at home.

Matcha being whisked with a bamboo whisk in a ceramic bowl

Who we are

Unchartist sells matcha and hojicha to cafés, restaurants and shops, and directly to people who drink it at home.

With cafés, we help choose a matcha that holds up in milk, set up tastings before anyone commits, and keep supply steady once a tea is on the menu.

Rows of tea bushes with Mount Fuji in the distance
Tea fields near Mount Fuji, Shizuoka

Our teas

We focus on two powdered teas that work well in cafés. The right grade depends on how you serve it and how much you use, so we recommend starting with samples.

Matcha powder in a white bowl

Matcha 抹茶

Stone ground green tea powder. Grades range from smooth, nutty matcha suited to lattes to brighter, fresher grades for whisked tea.

  • Hot and iced lattes
  • Traditional whisked tea
  • Baking and desserts
Hojicha in a teapot beside a cup of tea

Hojicha ほうじ茶

Green tea roasted over high heat, then ground. Low in bitterness, with a toasty, caramel like flavor and less caffeine than matcha.

  • Hojicha lattes
  • Desserts and soft serve
  • Seasonal and caffeine conscious menus

Looking for sencha, genmaicha or another Japanese tea? Email us with what you need.

Matcha powder being sifted into a mug

How to buy

Wholesale

Regular supply of matcha and hojicha in bulk packaging for cafés, restaurants, hotels and shops.

Retail

Matcha and hojicha in smaller quantities for individual customers. Email us to place an order.

Samples and tastings

We send samples or set up a tasting, so you can compare grades with your own milk and recipes before you order.

Private label

For brands developing their own tea line, we can discuss product and packaging options.

How wholesale ordering works

  1. Get in touch

    Tell us about your business, the drinks you serve and roughly how much tea you expect to use.

  2. Taste samples

    We suggest a few teas that fit your menu and send samples to try.

  3. Agree on terms

    We confirm the tea, pricing, order size and delivery schedule.

  4. Receive regular supply

    We deliver on the agreed schedule and keep your orders consistent.

Contact us

For wholesale pricing, retail orders, samples or general questions, send us an email. For wholesale, it helps to include your business name, location and what you plan to use the tea for.

ryo.kamezawa@unchartist.com
Unchartist
418 Central Park W, Unit 49
New York, NY 10025
United States