At a glance
- Japanese name
- 山本山
- Established
- 1690
- Location
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Factory locations
- Los Angeles
- English support
- Bilingual + USA site
- Export experience
- USA 50+ years (1975); acquired Stash Tea 1993
- Website
- yamamotoyama.co.jp/en
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
330-year-old world-oldest tea companies. Pioneered gyokuro (1835). USA subsidiary since 1975.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material10 suppliers
Sencha Extract
煎茶エキス
Sencha is the most widely consumed Japanese green tea. The extract form is spray-dried or concentrated for use in beverages, supplements, and functional foods. Catechins, L-theanine, caffeine, and chlorophyll are key actives. Several FFC products cite sencha polyphenol or specific catechin content for metabolism claims.
Shizuoka, Kagoshima +2MOQ 20–100 kg - GlossaryRaw material6 suppliers
Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea)
焙じ茶
Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that has been roasted at high temperature, producing a distinctive toasty, low-astringency, low-caffeine beverage. The powdered form is used in ice cream, baked goods, specialty lattes, and confectionery. Export demand has grown as a caffeine-lower alternative to matcha.
Kyoto (Uji, Wazuka), Shizuoka +1MOQ 20–100 kg (powder); 50–200 kg (loose) - GlossaryRaw material12 suppliers
Matcha Powder
抹茶
Matcha is stone-ground tea powder made from shade-grown tencha green tea leaves. Japan's traditional production centers are Uji (Kyoto), Nishio (Aichi), and Shizuoka. Uji matcha is a protected geographical indication (GI). Nishio no Matcha was previously a GI but its registration was withdrawn in February 2020 and it is now protected as a Regional Collective Trademark. Export demand has grown sharply since the 2010s.
Uji (Kyoto) GI, Nishio (Aichi) Regional Collective Trademark +2MOQ 10–50 kg - GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Mugicha (Barley Tea)
麦茶
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.
Nationwide; major barley production in Tochigi, Saitama, FukuokaMOQ 100–500 kg (loose / tea bags)
Track record
Client types served
- North American supplement and beauty brands
How to talk to Yamamotoyama
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✓ Available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Yamamotoyama
Q. What does Yamamotoyama produce?
Yamamotoyama is listed on this platform with 4 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include beverage ingredients and food ingredients. Examples include Sencha Extract, Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea), and Matcha Powder.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Yamamotoyama official site
Q. Where is Yamamotoyama located, and how does that affect shipping?
Yamamotoyama is based in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan (established 1690). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Yamamotoyama support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Bilingual + USA site Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Yamamotoyama have?
Yamamotoyama has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: USA 50+ years (1975); acquired Stash Tea 1993).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Yamamotoyama?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Yamamotoyama on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23