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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND OEM

TOTAL SUPPORT FOR JAPANESE TEA

Our company can manage all aspects related to tea, from concept planning for a sweet and blending tea leaves (matcha) suitable for the sweet, to producing samples, and even purchasing raw materials.
We will suggest proposals that meet customer expectations through planning, recipes, our unique distribution channels, and quality that only Hotta Katsutaro Shoten can provide.
In addition to producing original tea blends, we can help with a wide range of food preparations using tea, including Japanese and Western-style confectionery.
If you have any questions about tea, please feel free to contact us.

OUR STRENGTHS

1. Since we can optimally adjust roasting, grinding, blending, etc., to meet customer needs, we can provide original products with attention to detail.

2. Our long-standing personal contacts enable us to request the cooperation of skilled artisans in various fields for product development.

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Confectioners
Culinary experts

3. We can introduce customers to our partners including package design companies and teaware manufacturers.

4. Our company can provide advice on the appropriate naming of products made using Uji tea.

EXAMPLE OF INTRODUCTIONS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

In addition to producing original tea blends, Hotta Katsutaro Shoten can help with a wide range of food preparations using tea, including Japanese and Western-style confectionery.
If you have any questions about tea, please feel free to contact us.

Introductions

Tea wholesalers and tea retailers
Convenience stores/Supermarkets
Cafes and restaurants
Confectionery and patisserie products
Manufacturers of health food

OEM PRODUCTION PROCESS

We will respond to your needs meticulously and quickly.

1

Enquiries:

Please feel free to contact us through the inquiry page on our website or over the phone.

2

Listening to the customer’s needs:

First, we find out from the customer about the purpose of the product development and product concept.

3

Product planning:

We work together with the customer to plan the type of product to be created, price range, etc.

4

Suggestions on the use of tea (matcha):

We will suggest the ingredients to be used and taste and appearance of the product.

5

Trial manufacturing (several times):

The product will be manufactured on a trial basis according to the recipe using the know-how and experience cultivated over years. The trial manufacturing by the customer and fine-tuning by our development staff will be repeated to create the product according to the concept.

6

Formal quotation and order:

We will submit a formal quotation based on the results.

7

Manufacturing:

The product will be manufactured according to the recipe requested by the customer.

8

Delivery:

The product will be delivered to the customer as scheduled.

PACKAGE AND PACKAGING TYPE

The following standard items are available. Please enquire with us for other packaging materials. Please feel free to consult with us on packaging and get in touch with professional designers and teaware manufacturers.

Bags

zip lock
zip lock
Gusset
Gusset

Containers

Tea canisters
Tea canisters

Tea bags

Individually packed tetrahedral tea bag is available.
Individually packed tetrahedral tea bag is available.