A quiet pause
in the everyday rush.

Delivering ceremonial grade matcha from Japan. Wholesale for cafés worldwide.

We source ceremonial grade matcha directly from tea farms in Kagoshima, Yame, Uji and Shizuoka. From lattes to desserts to matcha whisked by hand, we help cafés serve a cup worth slowing down for, with traceability details for every lot available on request.

Rows of tea bushes on a green hillside in Japan, with mountains behind
Rounded rows of tea bushes on a hillside

Brand concept

A small space to restore yourself.

Cacoi comes from kakoi, an old Japanese word for the tea room. We take the idea one step further: a kakoi is any small space where you set yourself in order.

Cacoi is a wellness brand that shares Japan's traditional wisdom of everyday living, passed down through generations, with the world today.

Why Cacoi?

Full traceability

More and more matcha with no clear origin is being sold today. We think knowing where, by whom and how your matcha was made is the most valuable thing we can offer. Details such as the producer, tea farm, cultivar and harvest year are available on request.

We know our producers

We visit every tea farm in person and buy through face-to-face relationships. We talk with producers and share what happens on their farms, including the challenges Japan's tea industry faces.

Built in Japan, by a Japanese team

Cacoi is run in Japan by a Japanese team who are members of the Tokyo Tea Cooperative (Tokyoto Cha Kyodo Kumiai), working directly with producers.

Visit tea farmers

You can visit our partner tea farms and matcha factories in Japan and meet the people who grow your matcha. We can help you plan and arrange the trip.

Tea fields stretching across rolling hills in Japan
KagoshimaYameUjiShizuoka

Origins

Grown in four regions of Japan.

Each region gives its tea a different character. We select lots from each to match how our partners serve matcha.

  • Kagoshima

    Southern Kyushu. Japan's largest tea-producing region, where a warm climate brings early harvests and bright, vivid green tea.

  • Yame

    Northern Kyushu. Traditionally famous for gyokuro, and known for its deep, rich umami.

  • Uji

    The historic home of matcha, with centuries of tea-making tradition.

  • Shizuoka

    One of Japan's best-known tea regions, between Mount Fuji and the Pacific.

Certifications & compliance

Certified to the standards your market requires.

Our organic range is certified under Japan's Organic JAS standard. Our matcha is also prepared for export with US FDA registration and Halal certification. With these in place, our partners face a lower risk of customs issues when importing into the United States and other markets.

Organic JASUS FDA registeredHalal certified

Wholesale grades

Three grades for every menu.

Choose by how your customers enjoy matcha. We recommend a grade and send 20 g sample bags before you commit.

For bakery, sweets and ice cream

Culinary Grade

A robust matcha that keeps its color and flavor through baking, mixing and freezing.

Flavor: bold, slightly astringent

For lattes and drinks

Latte Grade

A bright matcha that holds its color and flavor through milk, ice and sweeteners.

Flavor: bright, balanced

For whisking

Ceremonial Grade

A smooth, umami-rich matcha with low bitterness, for matcha served straight and signature menus.

Flavor: smooth, umami-rich

How we work

  1. Inquiry

    Tell us about your business, menu and estimated volume.

  2. Samples & online meeting

    We send 20 g sample bags with specifications, certificates and pricing, then taste them with you online.

  3. Order

    Confirm your grade and terms. We pack and ship from Tokyo.

FAQ

Common questions.

Can I see your certificates?

Yes. We share our Organic JAS certificate, FDA registration details and Halal certificate with business buyers. Mention which ones you need in your inquiry.

Can I get samples before ordering?

Yes. Send us an inquiry with your business details and intended use. We will recommend grades, send a 20 g sample bag of each, and set up an online meeting to go through them with you.

Which countries do you ship to?

We ship worldwide from Tokyo, with North America as one of our main markets. Let us know your country in the form below.

What is your minimum order and lead time?

Our standard minimum order is 10 kg. Lead time is about one month, depending on stock availability.

Wholesale inquiry

Tell us what you need.

Share your request, whether it is a grade, a volume, a menu idea or a sample. We will get back to you with recommendations, pricing and sample options.

Based in
Tokyo, Japan

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