At a glance
| Japanese name | 麦茶 |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Mugicha |
| Category | Beverage ingredients |
| Regions of origin | Nationwide; major barley production in Tochigi, Saitama, Fukuoka |
| Harvest season | June (barley harvest) |
| Typical MOQ | 100–500 kg (loose / tea bags) |
| Typical lead time | 4–8 weeks |
| Japan regulatory status | Food Sanitation Act |
| Suppliers listed | 6 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Mugicha is a Japanese roasted barley tea, naturally caffeine-free and served cold in summer as a household staple. Export applications include children's beverage ranges and caffeine-free functional beverage lines. Note: mugicha contains barley gluten.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food Sanitation Act |
|---|---|
| EU | Food import |
| United States | Generally recognized as food; allergen note (barley contains gluten) |
| China | Verify |
Japanese suppliers
Ito En Ltd.
株式会社伊藤園
ShizuokaEst. 1966English supportExport experienceISO 22000 (inferred)Proprietary 'gokumushi ni-dan baisen' roasting
Hakubaku Co., Ltd.
株式会社はくばく
Fujikawa, YamanashiEst. 1941English supportExport experience4-stage temperature-control roasters
Ippodo Tea Co.
一保堂茶舗
KyotoEst. 1717English supportExport experienceBarley Tea listed alongside matcha and sencha.
Yamamotoyama
山本山
Nihonbashi, TokyoEst. 1690English supportExport experienceBarley tea in the broader Japanese tea lineup.
Yamamoto Kanpoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
山本漢方製薬株式会社
Nagoya, AichiBarley tea (mugicha) within the health-tea OEM catalog.
Kenko Yasocha Center
健康・野草茶センター株式会社
Mugicha within the whole-plant-processed wild-herb tea offerings.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24