We're working with small, artisanal Japanese tea producers and potters who are passionate about their craft, and are working towards a goal—whether it's to preserve traditions, to push the boundaries, or to create a more sustainable future for the industry.
We want to support their efforts by sharing their products with the world.
Why choose Tezumi?
Our goal is to promote the quality and values that embody Japanese tea culture.
We're here to enjoy fine tea together, support your initiatives, and help you best serve your customers.
Matcha
All kinds of matcha from all around Japan.
The good stuff - tastes perfect with just water.
If you're a cafe aiming to serve an excellent customer experience, read this to learn more about the workflow.
Loose Leaf Tea
The best little leaves from our favourite family-owned farms.
Our range includes daily classics and the finest specialty teas grown in Japan.
Teaware
Handmade and highly-functional, directly from kilns in Japan
The widest range of USA-based products, at the best price.
Transparent details and process
We offer wholesale via email and invoice (we have one customer facing website, not 'wholesale accounts').
Ordering tea:
Tea is sold wholesale by kilogram.
Our most popular cafe-latte teas are:
- Komiya Matcha: $249/kg ($112.94/lb)
- Haruto Matcha: $249/kg ($112.94/lb)
- Eiryoku Matcha: $349/kg ($158.30/lb)
- Uji Barista Matcha: $159/kg ($71.67/lb)
- Organic Barista Matcha: $199/kg ($89.81/lb)
- Houjicha Powder: $129/kg ($58.51/lb)
We ship 1 kilogram of matcha in four 250g resealable bags so it stays fresh and is easier for you to work with in the fridge.
We'll always recommend these sifter canisters to keep pre-sifted tea on the counter and ready to go, and we also have a variety of pouring chawan for whisking and serving matcha.
If you'd like any of the above teas in their retail sizes (ie. 20g matcha cans for your shelves), we offer those too!
Specialty teas can be requested in wholesale quantities, however we do not always have a kilogram on hand so there will be a lead time. Given the retail price / weight, a kilogram of these teas is usually very expensive.
We do not typically offer free samples. However, samples purchased will be reimbursed upon your first wholesale kilogram purchase of each tea (up to $50).
Please click here for information regarding Private Label services.
Ordering teaware:
Teaware based in the USA is sold wholesale via a flat 20% discount on the retail price, eligible with a $1,000 minimum order (no minimum for wholesale tea customers). Most products in our shop are handmade and, depending on desired volume, may have limited short-term availability.
Many retailers often expect larger wholesale teaware discounts, which we cannot offer because of generally thin margins in the industry (handmade vs. mass machine-produced scale), and scarcity of supply (many products in Japan are 3+ months on backorder).
We ship from New York City in the United States of America:
- Domestic shipping via USPS Priority Mail is included free of charge
- International rates are calculated by volumetric weight via DHL Worldwide or UPS Express. All international VAT and brokerage costs are the responsibility of the buyer (shipping policy).
Placing your order:
Wholesale rates are available for cafes dedicated to their tea program.
If you're excited and ready to place your order, please submit the contact form below with your business information. We respond quickly to inquiries that request quotes for specific products, quantities, and timelines.
We're happy to help with any additional questions, and always open to discussing participation in event pop-ups and other fun projects.
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