This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of matcha powder production from tea leaves. The production process begins by processing raw tea leaves into matcha powder. Initially, the green tea leaves (from Camellia sinensis plant, a tea plant variety) are harvested and lightly steamed to retain the vibrant green color. It is then dried, de-stemmed, sorted, and stored in a cold room. The tencha or green leave is then ground, maintaining its smooth texture and resulting in the production of matcha powder as the end product.
Top Producers of Matcha Powder
- Aiya America Inc.
- DoMatcha by Andrews & George Company Limited
- Encha Life LLC
- Aoi Tea Company
- Encha Life LLC
Feedstocks for Matcha Powder
Matcha powder is grounded green tea powder, which is prepared from raw tea leaves that serve as its primary feedstock. The procurement of match powder and its raw material is majorly influenced by several factors that are related to the natural aspects and its market dynamics.
Some of the major factors, such as the production of its raw material, especially tea leaves, harvesting cost, processing and production cost, market prices, supply chain stability, trade and transportation activities, etc, are very crucial in governing its procurement. Additionally, factors such as environmental conditions, demand from different regions (including north Asian regions such as China, Japan, etc.), trade, and governmental policies altogether influence its procurement.
The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:
- Manufacturing Process
- Process Flow
- Material Flow
- Material Balance
- Raw Material and Product's Specifications
- Raw Material Consumption
- Product and Co-Product Generation
- Capital Investment
- Land and Site Cost
- Offsites/Civil Works
- Equipment Cost
- Auxiliary Equipment Cost
- Contingency
- Engineering and Consulting Charges
- Working Capital
- Variable Cost
- Fixed Cost
- Labor Requirement & Wages
- Overhead Expenses
- Maintenance Charges
- Financing Costs
- Interest on Working Capital
- Interest on Loans
- Depreciation Charges
- General Sales and Admin Costs
- Production Cost Summary