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Mugicha (Barley Tea)

麦茶 (Mugicha)

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Por qué hacer sourcing en Japón

Mugicha is a Japanese roasted barley tea, naturally caffeine-free and served cold in summer as a household staple.

Spec clave

MOQ from 100–500 kg (loose / tea bags).

Producto final típico

Caffeine-free children's RTD tea — Naturally caffeine-free family beverage in 250–500 mL PET / tetra packs, positioned as healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks.

Resumen

Proveedores listados
4 proveedores
MOQ típico
100–500 kg (a granel / bolsitas)
Plazo típico
4–8 semanas
Regiones de origen
Nationwide; major barley production in Tochigi, Saitama, Fukuoka
Categoría
Ingredientes para bebidas
Temporada de cosecha
Junio (cosecha de cebada)
Estado regulatorio en Japón
Food Sanitation Act
Nombre japonés
麦茶
Romaji
Mugicha

Sobre este ingrediente

El mugicha es un té japonés de cebada tostada, naturalmente libre de cafeína y servido frío en verano como producto básico en los hogares. Sus aplicaciones de exportación incluyen líneas de bebidas infantiles y bebidas funcionales sin cafeína. Nota: el mugicha contiene gluten de cebada.

Estado regulatorio

JapónFood Sanitation Act
Unión EuropeaImportación como alimento
Estados UnidosGeneralmente reconocido como alimento; nota de alérgeno (la cebada contiene gluten)
ChinaVerificar

Preguntas frecuentes para compradores OEM

Q. What is the MOQ and lead time for export-grade mugicha?

Industry-typical MOQ is 100–500 kg for loose roasted barley or tea bag inserts, with 4–8 week lead times. Custom blends (with brown rice, hatomugi / Job's tears, or buckwheat), tea-bag conversion, and private-label printing add 2–4 weeks. Crop seasonality (June barley harvest in major prefectures) creates an annual cycle: most roasting houses prefer to roast against the current year's crop, and supply can tighten in late spring before new harvest.

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Q. Which prefectures are major barley producers?

Tochigi is consistently the top six-row barley producer in Japan, followed by Saitama, Fukuoka, and Saga, per MAFF crop statistics. Hokkaido produces a substantial share of two-row (malting) barley but most mugicha is made from six-row barley. Specific cultivar (six-row vs. two-row) affects aroma profile — confirm with supplier.

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Q. What COA parameters and certifications should I request?

Standard COA: moisture, color value (roast indicator), microbiological limits (focus on aerobic plate count and yeast/mold given grain product), heavy metals, pesticide residues against destination-market MRLs, mycotoxin testing (deoxynivalenol DON, ochratoxin A — both barley-relevant), and acrylamide if dark-roasted. JAS Organic certification is available from several producers; non-GMO statement standard for Japanese-produced barley.

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Q. How should mugicha be packaged for export?

Loose roasted barley is typically supplied in 5–10 kg multi-layer paper / poly-laminate bags inside cartons. Tea-bag (cold-brew) format is the strongest growth segment for export — request individually-foil-wrapped pyramid bags or strip-pack flat bags for convenience. Specify shelf life and maximum cumulative temperature exposure for tropical-destination shipping; aroma loss accelerates above 25 °C.

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Casos de uso

  • Caffeine-free children's RTD tea

    Posicionamiento
    Naturally caffeine-free family beverage in 250–500 mL PET / tetra packs, positioned as healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks.
    Notas de formulación
    Cold-brew tea bag format (pop in a 1–2 L pitcher in the fridge) is the dominant Japanese household format and a strong export-retail format too.

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  • Summer hydration / electrolyte beverages

    Posicionamiento
    Caffeine-free 'Japanese summer hydration' RTD lines, sometimes paired with mineral / electrolyte fortification.
    Nivel de uso típico
    Mugicha extract or strong infusion as the base liquid, with added sodium and potassium for sport / heat-relief positioning.

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  • Roasted-grain confectionery and gelato

    Posicionamiento
    Niche 'roasted barley' flavor SKU in artisan gelato and bean-to-bar chocolate, similar in spirit to roasted-malt or barley-malt flavor profiles.
    Nivel de uso típico
    1–3% mugicha powder or 5–10% strong-brewed concentrate in finished mass.

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  • Cold-brew tea bag retail SKUs

    Posicionamiento
    Pyramid or flat tea bag format for export retail in 'Japanese cold-brew' specialty tea sections, often co-branded with hojicha and genmaicha.

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