Sample-first sourcing
Request Matcha Samples for B2B Testing
InMatcha supports sample-first evaluation for commercial matcha buyers. Test samples in the actual drink, food, private label, or wholesale use case before larger order discussions.
Request samples
Tell us what you’re sourcing
Share your application, target market, and estimated volume. We reply within 24 hours with a grade recommendation and a practical sample route. Samples ship with specification sheets and batch documentation.
- Reply within 24 hours — usually sooner
- FSSC 22000 & FDA-registered facility routes; organic, halal, kosher where applicable
- EU buyers: pesticide MRL testing discussed up front
- No obligation — sample-first, before any bulk commitment
How it works
- Submit the form with your application, market, and volume
- We suggest a grade and send matched samples with specs
- You blind-test against your current matcha
- We quote your real volume — only if the samples fit
A useful sample request starts with the application. Generic samples can waste time; application, target market, volume, packaging direction, and documentation needs help define a relevant sample path.
Process
How B2B sample evaluation works
| Step | Buyer action | InMatcha support |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Apply for sample | Share application, target market, estimated volume, packaging idea, and document needs. | InMatcha reviews grade direction and sample fit. |
| 2. Confirm freight | Confirm delivery details and international sample freight. | Samples are prepared for the agreed route. |
| 3. Test samples | Use real recipes, drinks, or buyer evaluation workflows. | Questions on product behavior and documents can be discussed. |
| 4. Share feedback | Report color, taste, solubility, bitterness, sediment, and cost target. | InMatcha recommends the next grade, packaging, or order path. |
Testing checklist
What buyers should record during sample testing
| Testing area | What to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer and application | Buyer type, application, target market, monthly volume estimate, target cost per serving | Prevents generic samples and makes the recommendation commercially relevant |
| Drink performance | Hot latte, iced latte, plant milk, milk tea, RTD or smoothie behavior | Shows color, bitterness, sediment, and dilution behavior in real drinks |
| Food performance | Bakery, dessert, dry mix, filling, ice cream, or other processing behavior | Shows color after processing, flavor strength, formula fit, and recipe cost |
| Sensory review | Dry powder color, aroma, taste, bitterness, aftertaste, sweetness balance | Connects powder quality to customer acceptance |
| Technical review | Sediment, clumping, cold dispersion, particle feel, moisture or particle-size references where available | Supports product development and repeat supply planning |
| Documentation review | Specs, COA/testing references, batch notes, certification-related records where applicable | Keeps sourcing claims tied to selected grade, supplier path, and confirmed documents |
What to compare
Buyers should test samples against the real application and commercial target.
- Dry powder color and aroma.
- Taste, bitterness, and aftertaste.
- Milk or plant milk performance.
- Iced drink behavior, sediment, or clumping.
- Bakery or dessert color after processing.
- Cost per serving or recipe cost.
- Packaging fit and documentation needs.
Sample-first sourcing
Ready to request samples?
Include your application, target market, estimated volume, packaging preference, and documentation requirements so InMatcha can suggest the right route.