Who is Shinzo Matcha?

Shinzo Matcha is a New York beverage company founded in 2025, offering pre-measured matcha pouches and sparkling matcha sodas. Its range includes First Harvest Matcha and flavored blends made with ingredients such as Madagascar vanilla, clover honey and Sierra Leone cacao.

Shinzo identifies Japan as the origin of its matcha and names Kagoshima for at least one current product. The company sells directly online and supplies selected retailers and wholesale buyers through Faire and Airgoods.

Products

Shinzo Matcha products

Shinzo Matcha has 5 products on the platform.
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First Harvest Matcha

Shinzo First Harvest Matcha is ceremonial-grade Kagoshima matcha in sealed 3 g pouches, with smooth, naturally sweet flavor and quick preparation.
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Vanilla Matcha

Shinzo Vanilla Matcha blends ceremonial matcha from Kagoshima, Japan, with Madagascar vanilla and cane sugar in quick single-serve pouches.
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Discovery Pack

Shinzo Matcha Ceremonial Discovery Pack offers vanilla, honey, and cacao mocha single-serve pouches for matcha lattes in about one minute.
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Honey Matcha

Shinzo Honey Matcha blends ceremonial matcha from Kagoshima with clover honey and cane sugar for a smooth floral latte ready in about 60 seconds.
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Mocha Matcha

Shinzo Mocha Matcha blends ceremonial Japanese matcha with Sierra Leone cacao and cane sugar in single-serve pouches ready in under a minute.
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Shinzo Matcha in details

Shinzo Matcha is a New York beverage company founded in 2025, offering pre-measured matcha pouches and sparkling matcha sodas. Its range includes First Harvest Matcha and flavored blends made with ingredients such as Madagascar vanilla, clover honey and Sierra Leone cacao.

Shinzo identifies Japan as the origin of its matcha and names Kagoshima for at least one current product. The company sells directly online and supplies selected retailers and wholesale buyers through Faire and Airgoods.

About the Shinzo Matcha Matcha

Single-serve matcha pouches

Shinzo’s current pouch range includes First Harvest, Vanilla, Honey and Mocha Matcha, plus a mixed Discovery Pack. Each pouch contains three grams of Japanese matcha and is sealed individually. Product information identifies Kagoshima as the source for the Vanilla Matcha.

Flavor ingredients and formats

The flavored pouches combine matcha with Madagascar vanilla, clover honey or Sierra Leone cacao. Shinzo explains that it selects a different matcha blend to complement each flavor. The range also includes Coconut Mango and Yuzu Mint sparkling matcha sodas.

Designed for simple preparation

The pre-measured pouches are made to be poured and mixed without weighing matcha or adding a separate flavored syrup. They can be prepared with water or milk for a straightforward hot or cold drink.

Matcha from Japan, Kagoshima

Japan, with limited regional disclosure

Shinzo states that its matcha is sourced from Japan and that it works directly with trusted Japanese producers. The Vanilla Matcha page specifically names Kagoshima, Japan, while the wider site usually identifies only Japan.

First Harvest Matcha is described by the brand as coming from the first picking. A farm name, named producer, cultivar, harvest method, shading period, milling facility and packing location were not located in the sources reviewed.

Shinzo Matcha History

Founded and launched in 2025

Shinzo Matcha was founded in 2025 in New York. Independent trade coverage reported that the company launched in September 2025 with powdered matcha latte stick packs. Zachary Hayworth is publicly identified as a co-founder, while the complete founding team was not established in the sources reviewed.

Expansion into sparkling matcha

In April 2026, Shinzo announced Coconut Mango and Yuzu Mint sparkling matcha sodas. The company reported initial placement in more than 30 New York City specialty grocers and continued to develop wholesale distribution through direct sales, Faire and Airgoods.

January 1 2025

Company founded

Shinzo Matcha was founded in New York in 2025. Zachary Hayworth is publicly identified as a co-founder.

September 1 2025

Matcha pouch launch

Trade coverage reports that Shinzo launched its powdered matcha latte pouches in September 2025.

April 1 2026

Sparkling matcha soda launch

Shinzo announced Coconut Mango and Yuzu Mint sparkling matcha sodas and reported initial distribution through New York specialty grocers.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Where does Shinzo Matcha source its matcha?

The brand states that its matcha comes from Japan. Kagoshima is named for at least one current product, but the reviewed sources do not establish a single region for the full range.

What products does Shinzo Matcha sell?

The current range includes First Harvest, Vanilla, Honey and Mocha single-serve matcha pouches, a Discovery Pack, Coconut Mango and Yuzu Mint sparkling matcha sodas, and preparation accessories.

How much matcha is in a Shinzo pouch?

Shinzo’s current product pages state that each pouch contains three grams of matcha. The pouches are pre-measured and individually sealed.

Does Shinzo Matcha offer subscriptions?

Yes. Current product pages offer monthly recurring purchase plans. Discounts and exact terms vary by product and should be confirmed at checkout.

Does Shinzo Matcha sell wholesale?

Yes. The official wholesale page directs buyers to Faire, Airgoods or direct contact with Shinzo.

Is Shinzo Matcha certified organic?

No finished-product organic certification was located in the sources reviewed. References to organic cane sugar in some soda materials do not certify the matcha or the complete product as organic.