Direct sourcing from Kagoshima,
Japan's largest tea-producing region.
EBONiBO is a locally focused trading company
based in Kagoshima.
We verify farms, certifications and MRL compliance —
in the buyer's interest.
Why Kagoshima?
A single prefecture combining the scale of an industrial supplier with the terroir of a craft origin.
Scale & Reliability
In 2025, Kagoshima became Japan's #1 first-flush producer — surpassing Shizuoka with 8,440 metric tons. Flat volcanic plains enable mechanized harvesting, guaranteeing consistent large-volume supply.
Terroir
Kagoshima's volcanic soil, enriched by Sakurajima ash, creates mineral-rich conditions unique to this region. The subtropical climate and ocean breezes yield tea with natural sweetness and low bitterness.
Shirasu Volcanic Soil
Kagoshima's soil is shirasu — volcanic ash deposited over millennia. This porous, mineral-concentrating structure creates naturally stress-tested root environments that yield robust, complex leaves.
Kagoshima tea powers everything from mass-market matcha and RTD beverages to premium specialty teas. If your product contains Japanese green tea, it very likely starts here.
How It Works
A clear path from first inquiry to shipment — EBONiBO handles documentation, compliance and coordination at every step.
Inquiry
Tell us what you're looking for — product type, volume, destination country, certifications and budget. We respond within two business days.
Farm Matching
We identify best-fit farms from our Kagoshima network, verify MRL compliance for your destination country, and prepare a sourcing proposal with full transparency on origin and certification status.
Sample
We arrange a physical sample shipment — typically delivered in two to four weeks — and handle all export documentation for the sample shipment.
Contract & Ship
Once you approve, we finalize pricing, prepare all export documents (CI, PL, CO, phytosanitary), and coordinate freight forwarding. Monthly reporting follows every delivery.
Frequently
Asked
Samples start from 10 kg. Commercial volumes are by arrangement — please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Yes. We coordinate with international freight forwarders for sea and air shipment to any destination.
Yes. Several partner farms hold EU-compliant organic certifications. We confirm MRL compliance for your destination before proposing.
Japanese and English, with Traditional Chinese support available for Taiwan and Hong Kong buyers.
The Land Behind Every Cup
Four sub-regions, four distinct expressions — from the prestige core of Chiran to the ultra-rare heritage cultivar of Ushirodake.
Available Teas
From ceremonial-grade matcha to container-load processing ingredient.
Matcha / Tencha
抹茶・碾茶Kagoshima's #1 tencha production. Culinary, premium and ceremonial grades, with organic JAS-certified options.
Fukamushi Sencha
深蒸し煎茶Kagoshima's signature style. Deep-steamed 2–3× longer for a thick, full-bodied liquor with minimal bitterness.
Premium Sencha
上級煎茶Single-origin from Chiran, Kirishima and Ushirodake — from clean umami to mineral depth and the ultra-rare Asatsuyu.
Organic Certified
有機JASAvailable across matcha, tencha, sencha and houjicha. Several farms also hold EU organic equivalency.
Houjicha
焙じ茶Roasted green tea with growing Western demand. Caramel, toasted notes and low caffeine. Leaf and powder forms.
Bulk Ingredient
業務用原料Large-volume Kagoshima green tea for food, beverage and cosmetics manufacturers. Custom specs at origin.
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