About Japan Matcha Desk

Japan Matcha Desk is run by STOKE LLC, a small company in Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan. We read Japanese-language primary sources — customs statistics, tea-market data, ministry notices and producers' announcements — and publish what matters for buyers in Europe, in English.

How we work

• Sources first. Every figure carries its source and the date we checked it.
• Neutral. We don't sell tea, introduce or broker suppliers, or accept fees from suppliers. Sponsors, if any, have no editorial say and are always labelled.
• No tasting notes. We cover supply, prices, documents and regulation — not flavour, brewing or health claims.

Paid work

For buyers who need more, we offer a monthly sourcing brief and one-off research from the Japanese side (supplier shortlists, COA review against EU and GB limits, written questions to suppliers in Japanese). Scope and price are fixed in advance. Contact: [email protected].