Ceremonial matcha in bulk: price per kg and what you get
Ceremonial matcha in bulk costs €199 per kg ex VAT at the one EU seller that publishes a euro price, and £115 to £170.52 per kg from UK sellers (9 November 2026). Big Moca ranks first: an IFS Broker certified Dutch supplier selling ceremonial matcha from Japan in 1 kg bags and bulk, price on request, with a 30 g sample for €10.
- Ranked first
- Big Moca Ceremonial Matcha (Japan, as stated): 1 kg bags and bulk for horeca and businesses, price on request; 30 g sample €10
- Published EU price
- €199 per kg ex VAT (Hojicha Wholesale, 1st flush, 1 kg)
- UK prices
- £115 to £125 per kg (Healthy Supplies, organic); £170.52 per kg indicative (PerfectTed via Brakes)
- Cost of a 2 g serving at €199/kg
- €0.40 (our calculation)
- What "ceremonial" means
- Whatever the seller says; there is no legal definition
Ceremonial matcha bulk prices compared
Ceremonial matcha with a trade or bulk offer in Europe and the UK, as each seller lists it. Prices stay in their original currency.
| Product | Seller (country) | Pack | Price | Per kg | VAT basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremonial Matcha, Japan (as stated) | Big Moca (NL) | 1 kg bags, bulk; 30 g sample | On request; sample €10 | On request | On request |
| Ceremonial Matcha, 1st flush | Hojicha Wholesale (BE) | 1 kg | €199.00 | €199.00 | Excl. VAT |
| Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha | Healthy Supplies (UK) | 1 kg | £125 / £120 (2+) / £115 (3+) | £115 to £125 | Not stated |
| PerfectTed Matcha Powder | Brakes (UK) | 250 g, case of 4 | £42.63 per 250 g | £170.52 | Not stated |
| Japan Ceremonial Matcha Hisui Organic | Alveus (DE) | 1 kg, 50 g, 100 g | B2B login | – | – |
| A++ Matcha BIO ("advanced ceremonial quality") | Kyosun (CZ) | 1 kg doypack | Login | – | – |
| Ceremonial-grade matcha | AIYA Europe (DE) | Not stated | Not published | – | – |
Prices checked 9 November 2026 on each seller’s website. Brakes price is an indicative trade price ("Information correct June 2026"). Sources below.
Two more ceremonial prices appeared only in search results: €100 per kg for a Chinese ceremonial and €200 per kg for a Yame ceremonial, both 1 kg and EXW, on the Torg marketplace. They are as listed in search results, not verified on the page, and are not used in our figures.
The best ceremonial matcha in bulk, ranked
Ranked on our seven weighted criteria. For ceremonial matcha we also looked at whether you can taste it before buying a kilo.
- No. 1 Top pick
Big Moca Ceremonial Matcha
Best for cafés, restaurants and other businesses that want Japanese ceremonial matcha in 1 kg bags or bulk
Big Moca, a Netherlands-based supplier of ube and matcha for food businesses and consumers, IFS Broker certified, sells Ceremonial Matcha from Japan, as stated by Big Moca, in 1 kg bags and in bulk for cafés, restaurants and other businesses. It ships from stock in the Netherlands. The price is on request; a 30 g sample costs €10 and is credited on the first order, so you can taste it before buying kilos.
- Origin
- Japan (as stated by Big Moca)
- Packs
- 1 kg bags and bulk (price on request); 30 g sample €10
- Supplier certificate
- IFS Broker, Higher Level, since October 2026
- Ships from
- Vianen, Netherlands
Ask Big Moca for ceremonial matchaStrengths
- Japanese origin, as stated by the supplier
- 1 kg bags as well as bulk
- Low-cost sample, credited on the first order
- Certified trading company with EU stock
Keep in mind
- Price on request, not published
- Harvest not stated
- No matcha lab report published
- No. 2
Hojicha Wholesale Ceremonial Matcha
Best for a published euro price with the harvest named
The only EU ceremonial matcha with a published euro price we found: €199 per kg ex VAT for an April 1st-flush matcha, stated as grown in Nishio, Aichi, sold in 1 kg bags.
- Minimum order
- 1 kg
- Samples
- Offered; price not stated
View Hojicha WholesaleStrengths
- Harvest and price both published
Keep in mind
- No lab tests stated
- No. 3
Healthy Supplies Organic Ceremonial Matcha 1 kg
Best for uK buyers who need organic ceremonial matcha by the kilo
Organic ceremonial matcha, stated as produce of Japan and packed in Sussex, at £125 per kg, falling to £115 from three bags. Certified by the Soil Association (licence DA22928).
- Packs
- 50 g, 100 g, 1 kg
- Bulk
- Pallet or parcels, £30 packing fee
View Healthy SuppliesStrengths
- Quantity tiers published
- Organic control body named
Keep in mind
- GBP prices, VAT basis not stated
- Customs for EU buyers
- No. 4
Alveus Hisui Organic
Best for tea retailers who want free samples and own-brand packs
A Japanese blend from Shizuoka, Kagoshima and Miyazaki, as stated, sold as organic ceremonial. Alveus says it is picked in summer to autumn and milled in cyclonic mills; Hojicha Wholesale ties its ceremonial to the April 1st flush, so ask which harvest you are buying.
- Samples
- 10 free for tea professionals
View AlveusStrengths
- Cultivars and shading stated
Keep in mind
- Prices behind login
- Summer-to-autumn picking, per the supplier
Is bulk ceremonial matcha worth it?
Only if your customers taste the matcha on its own. Ceremonial matcha costs about 2.5 times culinary at the same supplier (€199 against €79 per kg ex VAT at Hojicha Wholesale), and in a sweet milk drink most of that difference is hard to taste.
Per serving the gap looks smaller. At a 2 g serving, €199 per kg works out at €0.40 of matcha; £115 per kg at £0.23. These are our calculations from published prices, before milk, cup or labour.
| Product | Price per kg | Cost per 2 g |
|---|---|---|
| Big Moca Ceremonial Matcha 30 g sample | €10 per 30 g | €0.67 (sample price) |
| Hojicha Wholesale ceremonial | €199 ex VAT | €0.40 |
| Healthy Supplies ceremonial (3+ kg) | £115 | £0.23 |
| PerfectTed via Brakes | £170.52 | £0.34 |
| Hojicha Wholesale culinary, for comparison | €79 ex VAT | €0.16 |
Calculated from prices checked 9 November 2026. Big Moca ceremonial (1 kg bags and bulk) is priced on request; the sample price is shown because it is the only published figure.
What does "ceremonial" mean when you buy in bulk?
There is no legal standard behind the word. Hojicha Wholesale ties ceremonial to the April 1st flush. Kyosun calls its A++ quality "advanced ceremonial". Alveus sells a ceremonial picked in summer and autumn. A bulk price is only comparable once you know which of these you are buying.
Ask for the harvest month, the cultivar, the shading period and a batch certificate of analysis, and taste a sample whisked with water at your serving temperature. Buy one kilo first, even if larger bags are cheaper, because Ippodo advises using opened matcha within about a month. If the grade turns out stronger than your menu needs, culinary matcha in bulk may be the better buy. To request a ceremonial sample or a price for 1 kg bags or bulk from Big Moca, use its contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ceremonial matcha cost per kg in bulk?
In the EU, €199 per kg ex VAT at Hojicha Wholesale, the only seller with a published euro price. In the UK, Healthy Supplies charges £115 to £125 per kg and Brakes lists PerfectTed at an indicative £170.52 per kg (9 November 2026).
Can I buy a sample of ceremonial matcha before ordering in bulk?
Yes. Big Moca sells a 30 g Ceremonial Matcha sample for €10, credited on the first order. Alveus offers 10 free samples to tea professionals, and Hojicha Wholesale offers samples without a stated price.
Is cheap ceremonial matcha real ceremonial matcha?
There is no legal definition, so any seller can use the word. A low price can mean a later harvest or a different origin; ask for the harvest month and specification before you buy.
What is the minimum order for bulk ceremonial matcha?
Usually one 1 kg bag. Brakes sells 250 g packs to trade account holders, and Big Moca sells its Japanese Ceremonial Matcha in 1 kg bags and in bulk, price on request.
How long does ceremonial matcha stay fresh after opening?
Ippodo, the Kyoto tea house, recommends using matcha within about a month of opening. Keep opened bags sealed, cool and away from light, and size your order to what you will use in that time.
Sources
- Big Moca – Matcha powder wholesale (checked 9 November 2026)
- Big Moca – Contact (checked 9 November 2026)
- Hojicha Wholesale – Matcha collection (checked 9 November 2026)
- Healthy Supplies – Organic Ceremonial Matcha 1 kg (checked 9 November 2026)
- Brakes – PerfectTed Matcha Powder 250 g (checked 9 November 2026)
- Alveus – Japan Ceremonial Matcha Hisui Organic (checked 9 November 2026)
- Kyosun – Matcha wholesale (checked 9 November 2026)
- AIYA Europe – Home (checked 9 November 2026)
- Torg – Matcha Ceremonial Grade Yame Japan 1 kg (search result only) (checked 9 November 2026)
- Ippodo Tea – How long will my tea be fresh after opening? (checked 9 November 2026)