Unchartist Wholesale inquiry

Matcha and hojicha from Japan, supplied wholesale to U.S. businesses.

Unchartist sources tea from producers in Japan and supplies it wholesale to cafés, restaurants and independent brands. We are based in New York and work with customers across the United States.

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Matcha being whisked with a bamboo whisk in a ceramic bowl
Products
Matcha and hojicha powders, with other Japanese teas on request
Origins
Uji, Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Saga, Japan
Customers
Cafés, restaurants, hospitality and private label brands
Location
New York, NY, serving businesses nationwide

Who we are

Unchartist LLC is a tea sourcing and wholesale company based in New York. We buy matcha and hojicha from producers in Japan's main tea regions and supply it to businesses in the United States.

The work is practical. We help a café choose a matcha that holds up in milk, arrange tastings before anyone commits, and keep supply consistent once a tea is on the menu.

We work in both Japanese and English, so we deal with producers directly and handle everything on the U.S. side for our customers.

Rows of tea bushes with Mount Fuji in the distance
Tea fields near Mount Fuji, Shizuoka

Our teas

We focus on two powdered teas that work well in cafés. The right grade depends on how you serve it and how much you use, so we recommend starting with samples.

Matcha powder in a white bowl

Matcha 抹茶

Stone ground green tea powder. Grades range from smooth, nutty matcha suited to lattes to brighter, fresher grades for whisked tea.

  • Hot and iced lattes
  • Traditional whisked tea
  • Baking and desserts
Hojicha in a teapot beside a cup of tea

Hojicha ほうじ茶

Green tea roasted over high heat, then ground. Low in bitterness, with a toasty, caramel like flavor and less caffeine than matcha.

  • Hojicha lattes
  • Desserts and soft serve
  • Seasonal and caffeine conscious menus

Looking for sencha, genmaicha or another Japanese tea? Email us with what you need.

Matcha powder being sifted into a mug

What we do for businesses

Wholesale supply

Regular supply of matcha and hojicha in bulk packaging for cafés, restaurants, hotels and beverage programs.

Samples and tastings

We send samples or set up a tasting, so you can compare grades with your own milk and recipes before you order.

Private label

For brands developing their own tea line, we can discuss sourcing and packaging options.

How ordering works

  1. Get in touch

    Tell us about your business, the drinks you serve and roughly how much tea you expect to use.

  2. Taste samples

    We suggest a few teas that fit your menu and send samples to try.

  3. Agree on terms

    We confirm the tea, pricing, order size and delivery schedule.

  4. Receive regular supply

    We handle sourcing from Japan and keep your orders consistent.

Contact us

For wholesale pricing, samples or general questions, send us an email. It helps to include your business name, location and what you plan to use the tea for.

ryo.kamezawa@unchartist.com
Unchartist LLC
418 Central Park W, Unit 49
New York, NY 10025
United States