About our product
The bland of the tea.
We selected matcha of Hekisuien which is an old-established tea store in Kyoto who produces the best matcha for our caramel. Hekisuien has consistently dealt with green tea (matcha, gyokuro, sencha, etc.) made in Uji, Kyoto. They were given a prize for old-established stores in Kyoto (called as "Kyo no Shinise") by the governor of Kyoto.
Hekisuien url = http://ujicha.co.jp/ (Sorry but no English page)
Texture and Taste
We pursue the texture which is easy to crumble and melt in your mouth. Controlling the size and the amount of sugar crystals allows it not to stick to your teeth. you can enjoy a cookie-like texture. After crumbled and melted in your mouth, the rich aroma and profound taste of Uji matcha combined with the rich flavor of milk and the sweetness of sugar create a wonderful harmony.
Popularity of Matcha
Uji matcha has its roots in what monks of Zen Buddhism brought back from China in ancient time. Tea was established in their training life because tea has an effect of shaking off the sleepiness to keep awake. On the other hand, tea was also very luxurious back then and enjoyed mainly by people of power. "Sen no Rikyu" (1522-1591) who was a famous tea master in the late medieval times, had integrated these two streams and perfected the tea ceremony.
| Among the visitors to Japan, matcha has become a standard flavor of the food items for souvenir with the growing popularity of tea ceremony. |
Moreover, the popularity of matcha is getting higher among many cafes in the world. One of the major reasons is that matcha is good for health. Celebrities and New Yorkers who are sensitive to the latest information has noticed the health benefit of matcha from early on and and taken it into their daily lives.
Health benefits of Matcha
There are mainly 3 health benefits in matcha such as weight loss, anti-aging effect and calming effect conductive to mental activity. These benefits are the ones green tea has originally and you can enjoy those benefits from brewed green tea. Matcha on the other hand is made with pure ground green tea leaves, so you can take full advantage of the potential of matcha by ingesting the whole leaves.
Weight loss | Catechin & dietary fiber | Dietary fiber suppresses an increase of blood sugar level and improves enteral environment while catechin improves metabolism and helps burn fat. This can be very effective to get a slim body. |
| Calming effect conductive to mental activity | Caffeine & L-theanine | Caffeine has an arousal effect while L-theanine suppresses it properly. Since it has a relaxing effect, it is said to be effective to improve your concentration. |
Anti-aging effect | Catechin & chlorophyll | Catechin especially EGCG, whose official name is "Epigallocatechin gallate", removes reactive oxygen species which initiate the aging process. It also draws attention as a material for anti-aging. In addition, chlorophyll contained in tea leaves lowers cholesterol and is expected to lead detoxification. |
Packaging
Net size and weight of this item are shown in the following picture.
One case contains 12 bags. Please feel free to ask us if you need a bulk packaging or other type of packaging.
Our company
Sample Work
We prepared some types of recommended sample sets, and we'll arrange them for your request. You can find a good sample set that you're interested.
So please request a sample set. It include (/can be added) item on this page.
After having you answer some simple questions required for an estimate such as the amount of items you would like, we usually provide a sample for free. Though we do ask that you pay for delivery. If the sample size is large then we will ask for a sample fee as well. Delivery shall be made by EMS, and we ask that you pay for the delivery charge by PayPal.
Samples will be dispatched within 3 days of receiving the request, and will reach you in the time frame required to arrive in your region.
About MD HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
Osaka (Japan) We are a company that develops private brand products and is the leading confectionery food products general trading firm in the confectionery industry.
MD HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (MDH) is a distribution company which owns two confectionery food products sales companies, Makoto Shokai and Daishin Kashi. MDH is the leading company for this product group in the Kansai area, including Osaka.
MDH develops original products. Based on the feedback we receive through the business activities of our two sales companies, we develop the ideal products to meet the current trends of each market. These superb products of original design are produced at our partner factories all over Japan.
Products we deal in
These are confectionery products distributed at ambient temperature.
The products produced at our partner factories are wide-ranging, from traditional Japanese sweets to products using the recently fashionable super fruits.
We can produce various categories of confectionery, including sweets, snacks, candies, tablets, baked sweets, biscuits, crackers, chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, delicacies, gums, marshmallows, caramels, dragées, and bean confectioneries.
UHA Mikakuto Co., Ltd.
Among our group companies is UHA Mikakuto, one of Japan's top-class candy makers.
Mikakuto has standalone sales of ¥28 billion, and employee numbers exceed 700 people, including part-time staff.
The company has two domestic production facilities, one production facility in Shanghai, offices in Shanghai and Jakarta, and a trading company (Moel Co., Ltd.) in Hong Kong.
Not only does the company have financial ties to MDH, but they also engage in practical cooperation in such areas as product development information exchange, private brand product development, and production.
Expanding abroad
Currently our sales efforts are predominantly aimed at the domestic market. However, our sales companies are exporting to East Asia (sales primarily achieved in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand).