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Documentary world map of global matcha production with matcha-green markers sized by share — largest over Japan, then eastern China, with smaller dots across South Korea, Taiwan, India, Hawaii, US southeast, Australia, and New Zealand

Where Is Matcha Grown? A 2026 Global Production Map

Japan exported 13,125 tonnes of green tea in FY2025, +42% YoY. The global matcha production map: who grows what tier across Japan, China, Korea, and beyond.

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Bright emerald hand-picked tencha tea leaves on a traditional wooden grading tray at a Japanese tea auction in Uji Kyoto, with a weathered tea blender's hands inspecting a single leaf

Kyoto Tencha Auction 2026: Prices Jumped at Opening

Kyoto tencha auction prices jumped at the 2026 opening per Asahi Shimbun. Founder breaks down what it means for ceremonial matcha buyers this year.

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Close-up of bright emerald matcha being whisked in a navy chawan with a bamboo chasen at golden hour, against a thriving first-flush Japanese tencha tea field

Is the Matcha Boom Slowing Down? FY2025 Data Says No

Japan's matcha-led green tea exports hit ¥84.7B in FY2025, up 120% YoY. Is the matcha boom slowing? A founder reads the data, the supply gap, and the risks.

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Aerial split-frame comparison: traditional Japanese tencha field under honzu reed shading in Uji versus an open Chinese green tea field in Anhui — Japan vs China matcha production

Japan vs China Matcha: Why Japan Defines Ceremonial 2026

Japan's green tea exports jumped 42% to 13,125 tonnes in FY2025 (~70% matcha). A founder's guide to Japan vs China matcha, cultivars, and grading.

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