HAMADA GLOBAL
Rooted in Japan. Growing in India.
Hamada Global Trading Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of Hamada Tea Co. Ltd., Japan — a family-run tea manufacturer with 50 years of expertise in producing high-quality Japanese teas.
For more than 50 years, from our cultivators to our customers, we have and continue to value:
Our roots of where we come from, protecting our crafts and traditions to sustainably pass on to the future
Continuous research and improvements in our work to grow and refine our tea with our farmers, to produce some of the finest high quality teas
our customers, community and partners, we are breaking out of the conventional to be pioneers in the craft that we are proud of
Our Story
1970
When previous owner Masaharu Hamada was 40 years old, he retired from his job of 17 years at the Chiran Agricultural Cooperative Association, and founded Hamada Tea as an individual. He decided that he would ""Sell only strictly selected domestic (produced in Kagoshima) tea", starting Kagoshima's first journey into a competitive journey with Japan's other tea growing prefectures.
1975
EstablishedWhile increasing performance, Hamada Industries Co., Ltd. is established. There are 2 employees.
1980
In order to accommodate the increasing amount of tea leaves being handled, a collection and tea blending facility is established at the current location (Chiran). Retail sales begin in part of the office.
1985
New processing facilities established in response to the expanding sales market.
2000
"Ocha no Hamada" is constructed.
Chiran being a tourist spot, in order to create a store for Chiran tea that tourists could easily visit.
2002
Shinichi, the eldest son of the family, assumes his role as the second president. 17 employees.
2016
Shuhei Hamada, the 3rd generation is appointed as CEO. Studied under tea masters in Shizuoka and is a Level 6 tea master along with his father.
Starts export to America, Australia and Europe.
Starts his plan for the company's first oversees subsidiary. Research begins in India
2022
Hamada Global Trading is established, in Gurguram, India
A brand new market, to start from scratch at the health and wellness sector, to introduce India to Japan's superfoods.
In 3 years, we have managed to capture and build an extremely small niche market into a growing market by enabling brands to execute smoothly in building the Matcha market.
Our brand:
Who We Work With
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Cafés & restaurants
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Health & wellness brands
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Gourmet retailers
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Hospitality & gifting partners
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Ingredient suppliers
Why Work With Us
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Japan-grown, India-distributed — fast, compliant supply
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GMO-free, Gluten-free, and Allergen-free
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Clean-label, additive-free, and always fresh
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Support for distributors, cafés, hospitality brands, and startups
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Transparent sourcing, reliable documentation, and responsive service