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Mugicha (Barley Tea)

麦茶 (Mugicha)

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Pourquoi sourcer au Japon

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

Spec clé

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

Produit fini typique

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.

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Fournisseurs répertoriés
4 fournisseurs
MOQ typique
100–500 kg (en vrac / sachets)
Délai typique
4–8 semaines
Régions d'origine
Nationwide; major barley production in Tochigi, Saitama, Fukuoka
Catégorie
Ingrédients de boissons
Saison de récolte
Juin (récolte de l'orge)
Statut réglementaire au Japon
Food Sanitation Act
Nom japonais
麦茶
Romaji
Mugicha

À propos de cet ingrédient

Le mugicha est un thé japonais d'orge torréfiée, naturellement sans caféine, servi frais en été et considéré comme un incontournable domestique. Ses applications à l'export incluent les gammes de boissons pour enfants et les boissons fonctionnelles sans caféine. À noter : le mugicha contient du gluten d'orge.

Statut réglementaire

JaponFood Sanitation Act
Union européenneImportation alimentaire
États-UnisGénéralement reconnu comme aliment ; mention d'allergène (l'orge contient du gluten)
ChineVérifier

FAQ pour les acheteurs 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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Cas d'usage

  • Caffeine-free children's RTD tea

    Positionnement
    Naturally caffeine-free family beverage in 250–500 mL PET / tetra packs, positioned as healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks.
    Notes de formulation
    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

    Positionnement
    Caffeine-free 'Japanese summer hydration' RTD lines, sometimes paired with mineral / electrolyte fortification.
    Niveau d'usage typique
    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

    Positionnement
    Niche 'roasted barley' flavor SKU in artisan gelato and bean-to-bar chocolate, similar in spirit to roasted-malt or barley-malt flavor profiles.
    Niveau d'usage typique
    1–3% mugicha powder or 5–10% strong-brewed concentrate in finished mass.

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  • Cold-brew tea bag retail SKUs

    Positionnement
    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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