Could China challenge Japan’s dominance in matcha?
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China has emerged as a major producer of matcha, a product long associated with Japan. Chinese producers have scale on their side, with large plantations, a sizeable labour force and cheaper processing equipment helping them ramp up production. Chinese matcha is also being recognised for its quality. But for some buyers, quality alone isn’t enough. Traceability and where the matcha comes from matter too. Japan is leaning into that distinction. In July 2026, it registered “Nihon-cha”, or Japanese tea, as a protected name for tea grown and processed in Japan. Watch Michiyo Ishida and Tan Si Hui's report on CNA Correspondent. #cnainsider #CNACorrespondent #China #Japan #Matcha For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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