Every step of the production process is thoroughly monitored and documented and internal laboratory inspections are conducted to ensure that the final product conforms to our stringent standards prior to shipment. QUALITY CONTROLĪiya continually strives to improve quality by surpassing the FSSC22000 certification standards. Housing over 1,300 granite grinding mills that are able to operate 24 hours a day, year-round, Aiya is the only company in the world with the capability to procure and manufacture enough Matcha to easily supply the North American, European, and Japanese markets combined. Smaller manufacturers with limited procurement options may be subject to great fluctuations in quality: for example, one abnormal rainstorm could easily ruin the entire annual harvest.Īiya’s market dominance is further reflected in its capacity. Because Aiya owns over 80% of the harvesting rights to the Nishio tea plantations, it can blend its teas so the final product always conforms to its strict specifications of this high-quality tea. MANUFACTURING SCALEĪiya’s large-scale procurement process ensures consistency and quality. Our international offices are located in Europe (Hamburg), The United States (Los Angeles), China (Shanghai) and Japan headquarters (Nishio). Wherever you are located – with Aiya, you are always buying directly from the source. No other manufacturer in this industry can provide comparable support and service. Run by affiliates owned by the parent company, these offices are the point of contact for orders, questions, support, import, and other tea-related solutions. GLOBAL SUPPORT SERVICESĪiya offers resource offices throughout the world to support its international clientele. Ensuring global organic recognition, Aiya’s clients are able to sell their wares as certified organic throughout the world. USDA, QAI, OMIC, and JAS certify all organic products for the North America, European, and Japanese markets, respectively. ORGANIC CERTIFICATIONSĪiya is the first company in the Matcha industry to carry organic certifications for all international markets. With more than 40 years of experience, the blend of Tencha is carefully evaluated and blended to ensure that consistent quality and grades are provided- regardless of the season. Taste, aroma, and color of Matcha are evaluated by tea sommeliers prior to grinding.Ĭurrently, Aiya’s high quality is maintained by two in-house tea sommeliers. Matcha is always manufactured by blending from varieties of Tencha to maximize its quality.
One of Aiya’s most important goals is to provide consistent quality not only throughout the year, but also every year. Aiya’s average production per year reaches over 1000 tons, providing to over 50% of the market. That makes Matcha the world’s most precious and unique tea, as it only represents 2% of the world’s annual tea harvest. Japan produces 100,000 tons of tea every year, of which approximately 2,000 tons is Matcha. Aiya currently supplies Matcha to the world’s largest beverage and confectionery manufacturers, as well as world-class café chains and foodservice businesses. Known for its innovation, consistent quality, and safety, Aiya is dedicated to using its 130+ years of experience to provide the highest quality Matcha and the most comprehensive Matcha education to the world. The company also uses organic matcha produced in Kagoshima and the area around Toyota in Aichi.THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF MATCHA IN THE WORLDĪs the largest manufacturer of Matcha green tea in the world, Aiya is the key industry leader in Matcha production and supply since first opening its doors in 1888. The company's matcha is produced mostly in the Nishio region of Aichi prefecture. Aiya is sold both wholesale, and directly to customers through the company's website. In addition to matcha, the company sells a variety of other teas, both loose-leaf and in pyramid sachets. It originally focused on gyokuro, but shifted to focus more on matcha, for which it has become been best-known. The company has always focused on Japanese green teas. The name originates as a shortening of the name Aidama, an indigo dye used at the time the shortened form eventually became the company's official name. The company was founded in 1888 and based in Nishio, Japan it originally started out as a local shop for tea and dyes.
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