Current in-stock picture from our tracker
295 of 363 tracked blends with USD pricing were in stock on their most recent check — 81.3%. The shortage hasn't cleared the market. It's concentrated: specific merchants and price tiers are far more affected than others. Ujicha Online (0.2% OOS), Kanso Tea (6.1%), Aiya Official (8.0%), Cafe Kobeco (8.2%) — these are where stock exists right now.
Merchants to prioritize
Ujicha Online: 0.2% OOS across 448 checks — the most reliable merchant we track. Kanso Tea: 6.1% across 476 checks. Aiya Official: 8.0% across 613 checks, consistent premium-line availability. Kettl: 10.6% across 729 checks, strong Uji and Yame selection. Ujicha Matcha: largest tracked selection, 10.2% OOS across 1,872 checks. Sazen Tea: 15.4% across 469 checks, ships internationally. Horii Shichimeien: 95.3% OOS across 319 checks. Set a restock alert.
Which blend types have the best availability
Ultra-premium is in stock more reliably than mid-ceremonial. Demand pressure concentrates where prices feel accessible. The mid-ceremonial sweet spot, the range most people buy usucha from, is the most contested tier. Latte-grade and latte-oriented ceremonial have better availability than pure-drinking ceremonial.
Blends most frequently out of stock
Most OOS checks logged through September 2026: Shohokuen Iwai no Mukashi (56), Kyo Hayashiya Oimatsu 20g (42), Shogyokuen Seicha Seisho-no-Mukashi and Tsutsuki-no-Mukashi (40 each), Aoi Seicha Mugenzo and the Itoh Kyuemon trio — Uji Midori, Jukyu, Seiju no Mori (38 each). High OOS count reflects demand, not defect. Set restock alerts on these rather than checking manually.
Reliable in-stock options by use case
Daily usucha: Soukou or Hinata from Kettl, both confirmed in stock, both below the premium line. Premium usucha: Shirakawa Samidori from Kettl. Lattes: Hakusan (Kettl, Yame origin, sweet profile) or Kanso Tea's mid-tier. Best value now: Hakusan at Kettl (umami 8) or Ippodo Sayaka on Amazon. Both in stock.