For OEM manufacturing of vegetable tea, herbal tea, and yakuzen tea, choose Agriture. We consistently handle everything from ingredient selection to blend development, filling, and package design. Small lots OK. We support the creation of original-brand teas.
Tea OEM service | Original-brand development of vegetable, herb, and yakuzen tea
OEM for Tea with Your Own Original Flavor
Minimum lot from 500 bags Tea product development made real
“I want to turn vegetables and herbs from my own farm into tea”
“I want to develop an original-blend health tea”
“I want to create PB-brand tea bags”
For individuals and companies who want this kind of tea OEM production, Agriture's tea OEM service turns original flavors using vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers into products starting from small lots. Production is possible from as few as 500 bags, and from 10 kg when you bring in your own raw materials. You can launch new products or run test sales without the risk of excess inventory. Small-volume prototyping is also possible,so please feel free to consult us.
Features
Flavor Proposals Built on Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Flowers
We listen to your idea of "the tea you want to make" and propose the best combination of ingredients based on taste, aroma and color. Drawing on our in-house stock of dried vegetables, dried fruits, herbs and edible flowers, along with our sourcing network, we can design an original flavor that fits your concept.
Features
One-stop support through filling and packaging
We consistently handle everything from filling into tea bags to packaging into original packaging. Because a single point of contact covers everything from ingredient selection to delivery of the finished product, you save the trouble of dealing with multiple vendors.
Features
Product development that leads to food loss reduction
By drying and processing non-standard or unused vegetables and herbs and using them as tea raw materials, we create new value from agricultural products that would otherwise have been discarded. It is also ideal for brand-building that showcases the SDGs and sustainability.
Starting from the ingredients you want to use, on their own or in combination, we design a tea with an aroma you won't find anywhere else. They can also be paired with a base tea (Japanese black tea, hojicha, green tea, rooibos, etc.).
Fruit
Pear, apple, yuzu, pineapple and more. Bright aromas and color for a cup suited to gifts and cafe menus.
Herb
Mint, lemongrass, chamomile and more. Caffeine-free, with a refreshing or relaxing appeal.
Edible Flowers
Rose, lavender and more. They add fragrance and a refined touch, making a tea that stands out as a gift.
Vegetables & Kyoto Vegetables
Kujo green onion, Kyoto carrot and more: one-of-a-kind ingredients for a blend with a story. We also handle upcycling of off-spec produce.
One-Stop Service from Raw Material Sourcing to Flavor Design and Filling
Primary processing of raw materials
If you have raw materials, we do the primary drying process in-house so they can be used for tea.
Blends to suit your needs
We blend raw materials and develop a taste to match the target audience.
Small-pouch filling / packaging
Small-pouch filling toward original products is also supported, and heat-sealing is possible too.
About items for blending
Vegetables / heirloom vegetables from across Japan
We handle blending and OEM processing of teas using heirloom vegetables and domestic vegetables from across Japan—Kyoto vegetables, Kaga vegetables, island vegetables, and more. We can design roasting and blending that make use of each ingredient’s character, supporting product development for a wide range of uses—caffeine-free health teas, regional teas, gift items, and more.
Minimum lot from 500 bags, lead time as short as 2 weeks—we can handle it. First, please feel free to consult us.
Service details ↓
Hands-on support for OEM product design
Raw material sourcing from domestic and heirloom vegetables (from our stock)
Contract processing of your brought-in raw materials (domestic)
Adjustment of roast level and aroma
Customization of blend ratio
Prototype and sample production (possible from small quantities)
Small-pouch filling
Heat-sealing supported
Pricing and minimum order lot ↓
Price
Separate quote (varies by raw material and lot)
Minimum lot
From 500 bags
Lead time
From as short as two weeks
Agriture CEO
With vegetable teas, the taste and aroma change greatly depending on the combination of ingredient selection and roasting. Of course we offer raw materials from our domestic and heirloom vegetable stock, but we also welcome brought-in inquiries such as “I want to turn vegetables from my own farm into tea” or “I want to make a limited tea with local ingredients.” While hearing your concept and the product image you aim for, we propose the optimal blend and roast finish.
We handle OEM processing of fruit teas and blended teas using dried fruit—domestic apple, yuzu, strawberry, grape, and more. Making the most of fruit’s natural sweetness and aroma, and blending with black tea, herbs, and vegetables, we support product development for many uses—gifts, café menus, health teas, and more.
Minimum lot from 500 bags, lead time as short as 2 weeks—we can handle it. First, please feel free to consult us.
Service details↓
Sourcing of domestic dried fruit (from our stock)
Contract processing of your brought-in raw materials (domestic)
Adjustment of cut size and dryness
Blend design with black tea, herbs, and vegetables
Prototype and sample production (possible from small quantities)
Small-pouch filling
Heat-sealing supported
Hands-on support for OEM product design
Pricing and minimum order lot
Item
Details
Price
Separate quote (varies by raw material and lot)
Minimum lot
From 500 bags
Lead time
From as short as two weeks
Past production track record
Pear, apple, pineapple, yuzu
Agriture CEO
Tea using dried fruit is an ideal item for gifts and café menus, with its visual gorgeousness and natural sweetness. Because the way aroma comes through changes with the fruit’s dryness and cut size, delicate adjustment to suit the use is essential. Please feel free to send us brought-in inquiries such as “I want to commercialize fruit from my own orchard” or “I want to make a brand tea with local fruit.”
We handle blending and OEM processing of teas using domestic and overseas flowers and herbs—chamomile, lavender, rose, hibiscus, peppermint, lemongrass, and more. We can design formulations to suit purposes such as relaxation, beauty, restful sleep, and detox, supporting product development for a wide range of uses—health teas, herbal teas, gift items, and more.
Minimum lot from 500 bags, lead time as short as 2 weeks—we can handle it. First, please feel free to consult us.
Service details↓
Sourcing of domestic and overseas herbs / edible flowers
Contract processing of your brought-in raw materials
Both single herbs and blended herbs supported
Balanced design of aroma, color, and effect
Combination blends with vegetables and dried fruit
Prototype and sample production (possible from small quantities)
Small-pouch filling
Heat-sealing supported
Hands-on support for OEM product design
Pricing and minimum order lot
Item
Details
Price
Separate quote (varies by raw material and lot)
Minimum lot
From 500 bags
Lead time
From as short as two weeks
Past production track record
Rose
Agriture CEO
Teas of flowers and herbs are items whose appeal lies in aroma, effect, and visual gorgeousness. Because aroma strength and color development differ by ingredient, the balance design of the blend greatly influences the finish. We also welcome consultations such as “I want to commercialize ingredients from my own herb garden” or “I want to make a brand tea themed on a specific effect.” While hearing your concept and the product image you aim for, we propose the optimal blend.
A service that dries and turns into raw material the ingredients you have grown—vegetables, fruit, herbs, and more. We process ingredients harvested at your own farm or sourced from a specified growing region into the optimal dry finish to suit tea-blending uses. To make the most of the ingredient’s original color, aroma, and flavor, we finely adjust the drying temperature and time for each item.
Supplied raw materials from 10 kg, lead time as fast as 3 weeks—we can handle it. First, please feel free to consult us.
Supported product categories (examples)
Contract drying of domestic vegetables, fruit, and herbs
Adjustment of the optimal drying temperature and time for each item
Pretreatment supported—slicing, chipping, grinding, and more
Customization of finished color and moisture content
Prototype and sample production (possible from small quantities)
Consistent support through blending and small-pouch filling after processing
Heat-sealing supported
Hands-on support for OEM product design
Past cases ↓
Filling of tea using a wood flavor
Filling of a mix of multiple kinds of fruit
Agriture CEO
Brought-in drying processing is ideal for customers who want to “commercialize ingredients from my own farm” or “make a carefully crafted tea with raw materials from a specified growing region.” The appropriate drying conditions differ greatly by ingredient, and getting the temperature or time wrong can spoil the aroma and nutrition. We design the optimal processing recipe for each item, finishing them into raw materials that draw out the ingredient’s appeal to the fullest. We can also flexibly accommodate your harvest schedule, so please feel free to consult us.
We handle the work of filling blended tea into tea bags and small pouches. Packaging formats can be customized to match your product concept—leaf type, pyramid tea bags, stick type, and more. We handle a wide range of uses, from prototypes to mass production of PB products.
Minimum lot from 500 bags, lead time as short as 2 weeks—we can handle it. First, please feel free to consult us.
Supported product categories (examples)
Tea bag filling (flat, pyramid)
Small-pouch filling of leaf type
Stick type supported
Customization of content amount
Packaging selection—aluminum bags, paper bags, and more
Seal-affixing and labeling supported
Prototype and sample production (possible from small quantities)
Hands-on support for OEM product design
Past cases ↓
Filling of tea using a wood flavor
Filling of a mix of multiple kinds of fruit
Agriture CEO
Small-bag filling is an important process that determines a product's first impression. No matter how good the tea inside is, the product's value changes greatly depending on the packaging and the finish of the filling. We respond flexibly from small lots of 500 bags and can provide consistent support from the prototype stage through mass production. Feel free to consult with us starting from the choice of packaging and packaging format.
We hear your image of “the kind of tea I want to make” and propose the optimal combination of ingredients based on taste, aroma, color, and effect. Making the most of our sourcing network for dried vegetables, dried fruit, herbs, and yakuzen ingredients, we do blend design that fits your concept from scratch.
Minimum lot from 500 bags, lead time as short as 3 weeks—we can handle it. First, please feel free to consult us.
Service details ↓
Concept interview and blend design
Ingredient proposals for vegetables, herbs, and yakuzen ingredients
Prototype and sample production (multiple patterns possible)
Fine adjustment of roast level and blend ratio
Formulation design by target and use
Small-pouch filling
Heat-sealing supported
Hands-on support for OEM product design
Agriture CEO
An original blend is the work of translating a brand’s worldview into the form of tea. By hearing specifically about the target and drinking scene—such as “a tea to drink on a night when you want to relax” or “for women mindful of beauty”—we can design a product that resonates more deeply. Specialist staff well-versed in vegetables, herbs, and yakuzen ingredients walk alongside you from the concept stage, proposing a one-of-a-kind blend.
Teas You Can Make: Development Examples
To give you an idea of "what kind of product is possible," here are three development examples by concept. Feel free to contact us even if you only have a rough idea.
Wellness-Themed
A cup with a health and relaxation appeal, made with caffeine-free and yakuzen ingredients. Product development for people looking for a gentle tea they can drink even at night.
Example: caffeine-free yakuzen blend of jujube × ginger × rooibos
Using Ingredients from Your Own Farm or Region
Herbs grown on your farm, or off-spec vegetables and fruit with nowhere to go, are dried and turned into products. Create a local or house-brand tea that can only be made by you.
Example: Japanese herbal tea of home-grown lemongrass × amanatsu citrus
For Gifts and Branding
Products that look beautiful and convey the world of a gift or brand. Development for gifts, colored with fruit and edible flowers and presented in a gift box for a special touch.
Example: fruit and flower tea of rose × strawberry × hibiscus (gift box)
Recent development cases
Development of 5 kinds of vegetable tea using Kyoto vegetables
We developed teas blending Kyoto vegetables in our stock with spices and proposed them to an inbound-oriented hotel. Manganji pepper, blended with lemongrass herb, achieved a crisp, refreshing finish.
Development of 5 kinds of fruit tea
We were asked to develop fruit teas that working women could drink with complete peace of mind. Large-cut items such as pineapple were finely cut and packed into tea bags. We also made it a point to add shikuwasa to develop a tea that isn’t too sweet.
Other patterns of requests we receive
We want to do small-lot tea OEM i
This is a request from those who want to commercialize an original tea in small lots using ingredients from their own farm or purchased ingredients. It is also used for product development from small quantities that is hard with mass production—trial sales, store-limited products, anniversary gifts, and more.
We want to develop a tea that fits our brand concept
This is a request from those who want to develop an original blend to match the brand’s worldview or the value they want to appeal to—such as “beauty,” “relaxation,” or “making the most of local ingredients.” We consistently walk alongside you from concept design to ingredient selection, prototyping, and packaging.
We want to turn our own ingredients into tea raw materials
This is a request from those who want to process vegetables, fruit, or herbs grown at their own farm, or ingredients sourced from a specified growing region, into tea raw materials. We apply the optimal processing for each item—drying, roasting, grinding, and more—finishing them into raw materials that make the most of the ingredient’s original appeal.
We have a brochure explaining our tea OEM service
Original teas from vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers
Blends designed from vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers
Small lots of 500 tea bags and from 10 kg of raw material
From our stock and sourcing network of dried vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers, we propose ingredients that fit your goals.
Design the Blend
Together we build a one-of-a-kind recipe based on taste, aroma, color and how the tea will be enjoyed.
Through to Filling and Finishing
Tea bag and stick filling, labeling and boxing. We deliver finished products.
Why Agriture Is Chosen for Tea Production
Reason
Create an Aroma You Won't Find Elsewhere
By freely combining vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers, we design original aromas that standard tea leaves alone can't achieve. Our specialist staff propose ingredient combinations based on your image of "the taste, aroma and color you want." You can create a cup unique to your brand that won't resemble other companies' products.
Reason
Test Small, Without Inventory Risk
Production is possible in small lots from 10 kg with our raw materials, or 500 bags for tea bags. Because you can check customer reactions through test sales or advance sales at events before holding large inventory, you can take on new products with lower risk of failure.
Reason
In-House from Ingredient Sourcing to Filling
We handle everything in-house: sourcing and drying raw materials, blend design, filling into tea bags and small pouches, labeling and boxing. There's no need to go through multiple suppliers, and you have a single point of contact, which keeps communication and lead-time losses down.
Reason
A Network of Around 100 Ingredients
Centered on dried vegetables from Kyoto, we handle around 100 ingredients, including heirloom vegetables from across Japan, domestic dried fruits and herbs. Our strength is being able to source and propose ingredients that rarely reach the market, such as Kyoto vegetables, to suit your goals and concept.
Reason
Upcycling Off-Spec Ingredients
Vegetables and fruit that go to waste simply because their shape or size doesn't meet standards are dried and used as raw materials for tea. This keeps raw material costs down, and the story of reducing food loss can be presented as part of your brand's value.
Reason
A Team Well Versed in Agriculture and Food
Our team includes a member with over 10 years of experience as an intermediate wholesaler and staff with backgrounds in agriculture and food. From judging ingredients to designing product concepts, we support you with a specialist perspective from the planning stage.
How We Differ from Other Tea OEM Providers
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Point of comparison
Agriture
Typical tea OEM
Minimum lot
From 500 bags (supplied raw materials from 10 kg)
Usually from several thousand bags
Available ingredients
Vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers + independently sourced off-spec produce
Mainly standard tea leaves
Product development
Support with blend design from the concept stage
Assumes you bring your own recipe
Scope of support
Ingredient sourcing, drying, blending and filling all in-house
Processes are often split among providers
We have a brochure explaining our tea OEM service
Original teas from vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers
Blends designed from vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers
Small lots of 500 tea bags and from 10 kg of raw material
First, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form or by phone. We welcome you even at the stage of “I want to know what kind of processing is possible” or “I want a rough idea of the price.” After you contact us, our staff will send you materials and take time to hear about your situation.
If you can give us a rough idea of the raw materials you currently have, the product image you are aiming for, and your sales destinations, our subsequent proposals will go smoothly. Please feel free to reach out with the mindset of simply “giving consultation a try.”
Consultation / meeting
Based on the content of your inquiry, we will talk in detail with our staff. Online or by phone, we carefully ask about points such as “what ingredients you want to use,” “what kind of product you want to make,” and “what your sales destinations and expected lots are.” At this stage, it is fine if some things are undecided.
While introducing the ingredients we handle and our processing track record, we will organize the direction together. As needed, we will also present proposals for processing methods and specifications and a quote at this time.
Prototype production / sample shipment
Based on the content of the consultation, we actually produce samples. While adjusting fine specifications such as drying temperature, cut size, and blend ratio, we aim for a finish close to your image. After you review the sample, we repeat prototyping multiple times as needed, incorporating feedback such as “make the texture a little softer” or “make the color more vivid.”
We handle this carefully until the finish is satisfactory, so even those tackling product development for the first time can feel at ease. We will inform you of the prototyping cost in advance.
Full production / product development
Based on the specifications confirmed in prototyping, we begin full production. After finalizing the production quantity, delivery date, packaging specifications, and more, we adjust the schedule. We maintain thorough quality control during production and respond with a consistent management structure so there is no unevenness in the finish. Finished products are inspected and delivered in the specified format.
Even after the first production, we flexibly handle requests for additional orders and specification changes, so we have a structure in place for a long-term partnership. Please feel free to consult us about lot adjustments to match sales after commercialization.
A message from the CEO
To become a presence like a “greengrocer”
Hello, I’m Rei Kojima, CEO of Agriture Inc. Born and raised in Kyoto, what I encountered while studying agriculture at university was the reality of “non-standard vegetables”—produce that loses its place simply for being uneven in shape or size. Vegetables that farmers raised with great care cannot sell at fair prices.
Wanting to face that issue, I founded this company while still a student.
Being in a win-win relationship with farmers. That is our origin, and it remains our unwavering axis today. Giving new value to non-standard vegetables and serving as a “greengrocer” that connects farmers and consumers, we work on the survival of agriculture and food loss reduction.
Founder Rei Kojima (right in the image)
Details of tea OEM and frequently asked questions
What is the minimum lot you can handle?
We can handle orders from 500 bags. We also take on tea bag filling from small lots of 500 bags, so you can use it for launching products in small quantities, such as test sales or store-exclusive items.
How long is the production period (lead time)?
For standard blending and small-pouch filling, the shortest is two weeks; when designing an original blend from scratch, three weeks is the guide. It varies depending on the number of prototypes and raw material sourcing, so if you have a desired delivery date, please consult us early.
Can you process vegetables and herbs harvested at my own farm that I bring in?
Yes, we provide contract processing of raw materials (domestically grown) brought in by customers. We accept fresh ingredients from 10 kg and process them with drying temperatures and times optimized for each item. We can also respond flexibly to your harvest schedule, so please feel free to get in touch.
I’d like to consult from the blend design—is that possible?
Yes. After interviewing you about the target, drinking scene, and the taste and aroma you aim for—such as “a tea to drink on a night when you want to relax” or “for women mindful of beauty”—we propose the optimal combination of ingredients. Specialist staff well-versed in vegetables, herbs, and yakuzen ingredients walk alongside you from the concept stage.
How far can I specify the packaging and tea bag shape?
Tea bags can be flat or pyramid type, and leaf type can be small pouches or sticks—selectable to match your product concept. We consistently handle packaging materials such as aluminum bags, paper bags, and clear bags, as well as seal-affixing and labeling. We also accept consultations starting from design and material selection.
Can I request prototype and sample production?
Yes, we handle prototype and sample production from small quantities. Whether you want to try and compare multiple blend patterns, or need samples for internal approval or a trade show, we respond flexibly to your purpose. We have a structure in place to move smoothly to full production after prototyping.
How is the price determined?
Because the price varies by raw material type, lot quantity, processing content, packaging specifications, and more, we provide a separate quote. If you let us know your desired product image, expected lot, delivery date, and more via the inquiry form, we will send a rough estimate within three business days.
Select only the options you need. Items marked "quoted separately" are not included in the estimated total.
Packing options
Label sticker application
15 yen per location (excl. tax). A back label also counts as one location (front and back together come to 30 yen per bag).
Here is a sample back label
The label lists the name, ingredients, net contents, storage method, seller, manufacturer, nutrition facts, best-before date and barcode (approximate size: 62×70mm). Wording and nutrition values are created to match the actual product.
Package design (sticker)
1 design / no charge if you supply the data; quoted separately if we design it
Desiccant (silica gel) pack included
Available from 50 bags / includes materials and packing work. Price quoted separately
Testing options
Microbial (E. coli) testing
検査費用：6,000円／ロット。小売販売時は検査必須ですので、「検査を行う」を選択してください。
Shelf-life testing
Testing fee: 6,000 yen per test. We measure over a specified period, such as 3 or 6 months.
お見積りの送付先をご入力ください（すべて必須）
Quote results (estimate, excluding tax)
Blend details
Download the tea OEM brochure
We will send the materials to your email address based on the information you provide.
Agriture CEO
