Mizuba Tea Co.

What's in the box: Recurring deliveries of Mizuba's Japanese matcha, with the exact teas, sizes and schedule set through the subscription page.

Mizuba Tea Co. is a US based seller of Japanese tea that built its name on matcha, and it offers a subscription alongside its regular shop. The company says it has more than a decade of personal relationships with the farms it buys from, and it presents itself as a platform for those producers rather than a generic importer. The range goes beyond everyday powder: there are curated heritage blends, single cultivar matchas the company describes as award winning, plus hojicha, sencha, genmaicha, kamairicha and Japanese oolong. Mizuba states its teas are non-GMO and certified free of radiation and heavy metals, and that most of the lineup is certified organic, which will matter to shoppers who have read about contamination concerns. The site also sells tools and teaware, from glass matcha sets to kyusu teapots, so subscribers can add gear as they go. What the site does not spell out up front is how the subscription itself works: delivery frequency, which teas are eligible, and whether you can swap or pause are not stated on the main page, so check the subscription details before committing. Pricing sits toward the premium end of the matcha market, which is typical for farm direct Japanese tea. For someone who drinks matcha daily and cares about sourcing, it is a credible, well curated choice.