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title: "Japanese Green Tea Co.: Shizuoka Matcha Retailer"
description: "Japanese Green Tea Co., founded in 2015, offers Arahataen matcha from Shizuoka, including Global Tea Championship winners from 2018 and 2025 worldwide."
image: "https://best-matcha.com/wp-content/uploads/japanese-green-tea-co-brand.webp"
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# Japanese Green Tea Co.: Shizuoka Matcha Retailer

> Japanese Green Tea Co., founded in 2015, offers Arahataen matcha from Shizuoka, including Global Tea Championship winners from 2018 and 2025 worldwide.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/shop/japanese-green-tea-co
Created: 2026-09-08T14:13:00+00:00
Modified: 2026-09-08T14:13:00+00:00
Author: Laura Schol

**Japanese Green Tea Co.** is a US retailer specializing in matcha and green tea from Arahataen Green Tea Farms in Shizuoka, Japan.

Its matcha range includes a 30 g Limited Reserve made for whisking with water and a versatile 50 g ceremonial powder for everyday bowls, lattes and recipes. Both are shade-grown and stone-ground, while the Limited Reserve won Global Tea Championship matcha categories in 2018 and 2025.

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## Site identity

- Organization: Best Matcha (Emilie Schol)
- Description: Best Matcha is a specialized marketplace and educational platform for comparing Japanese matcha brands, products, grades, prices, and preparation guidance. It connects tea enthusiasts with producers and provides source-conscious guides for making informed choices.
- Website: https://best-matcha.com


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