Japanese matcha for Maryland.
Japanese matcha for cafes, tea shops, and food businesses across Maryland, including Baltimore, Rockville. Start with free samples of up to two grades, then plan your wholesale order with us.
Who we supply in Maryland
The Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton corridor supports a dense set of Asian grocers, restaurants, and dessert shops serving a large and long-established immigrant population, with buyers who know powdered tea well. Baltimore has an independent cafe scene that has grown steadily, and Columbia and the Baltimore–Washington corridor add suburban volume.
- Montgomery County grocers and restaurants, experienced buyers with a knowledgeable customer base.
- Baltimore independents across Hampden, Fells Point, and Station North.
- Boba operators in Rockville, Columbia, and along the corridor.
- Regional distributors serving the Washington–Baltimore market from Maryland warehouses.
Shipping to Maryland
The Port of Baltimore handles container traffic and sits closer to the Midwest than any other East Coast port, which is part of why regional distribution consolidates here. BWI handles air cargo, and shipments also arrive through New York/New Jersey and truck down.
- Ocean: Baltimore direct, or New York/New Jersey with a road leg.
- Air: BWI, or Dulles across the river.
- Onward: the Baltimore–Washington corridor is compact and everything within it is a short run.
Licensing in Maryland
Federal import requirements are unchanged. At state level the Maryland Department of Health's Office of Food Protection oversees food processing and wholesale operations, with county health departments licensing food service establishments. Montgomery, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties each run their own. Confirm both levels before ordering.
- County health departments handle food service licensing and their requirements are not identical.
- Food processing and repacking are state-level matters rather than county ones.
The warehouse side of the Washington market
Suburban Maryland, along with Northern Virginia, is where the Washington region's food distribution physically sits — the District has little industrial land, so the warehouses are outside it. If you are supplying cafes and restaurants across the metro, the odds are your stock is held in Maryland even when most of your customers are not.
That has a licensing consequence worth checking early: the wholesale requirement follows the warehouse. It also has a practical one. A Maryland warehouse position lets you serve DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore from one import rather than three, which is the structure we would suggest for anyone distributing rather than pouring. Tell us the annual volume and we can reserve from a harvest lot so your accounts get a consistent product.
Your first order, step by step
Start with up to two grades of your choice. Free sample kits are available for US businesses. Test them in your own recipes before choosing your first wholesale order.
- Tell us what you serve. Share your menu, milk, cup size, and expected volume.
- Taste with your team. Compare the samples in the drinks your customers order.
- Get a delivery quote. Confirm grade, quantity, and shipping to Baltimore. Wholesale orders ship from Japan.
Maryland matcha wholesale FAQ
Can one Maryland warehouse serve DC and Virginia customers?
Yes, and it is the usual structure — the District has little industrial land, so regional distribution sits in suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. The wholesale licensing requirement follows wherever the stock is held.
Who licenses food businesses in Maryland?
The Maryland Department of Health's Office of Food Protection covers processing and wholesale, while county health departments license food service. Montgomery, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties each run their own, and requirements are not identical.
Which port serves Maryland?
The Port of Baltimore handles container traffic and sits closer to the Midwest than any other East Coast port. Shipments also arrive through New York/New Jersey and truck down. Air cargo comes through BWI or Dulles.
Do you supply Asian grocers directly?
Not with retail-ready packaging at the moment. We supply bulk matcha by the kilogram, which suits grocers that serve drinks or pack in-house. Tell us what you need and we will say plainly whether it fits.
Supplying matcha to Maryland
Tell us what you serve, your expected volume, and your delivery address in Maryland. We’ll help you choose a grade and plan your first order.