Current in-stock picture from our tracker
110 of 133 tracked blends with USD pricing were in stock on their most recent check — 82.7%. The shortage hasn't cleared the market. It's concentrated: specific merchants and price tiers are far more affected than others. Kanso Tea (5% OOS), Cafe Kobeco (6%), Kettl (8%), Sazen Tea (8%), Ujicha Matcha (9%) — these are where stock exists right now.
Merchants to prioritize
Kanso Tea: 5% OOS across 206 checks. Start here. Kettl: 8% across 254 checks, strong Uji and Yame selection. Sazen Tea: 8% across 166 checks, ships internationally. Ujicha Matcha: largest tracked selection, 9% OOS across 871 checks. Aiya Official: 10%, consistent premium-line availability. Horii Shichimeien: 90% OOS across 110 checks. Set a restock alert.
Which blend types have the best availability
Ultra-premium ($5/g+) is in stock more reliably than $2–4/g ceremonial. Demand pressure concentrates where prices feel accessible. The mid-ceremonial sweet spot — $1.50–$3.00/g, good for usucha — 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: Shohokuen Iwai no Mukashi (20), Aoi Seicha Mugenzo (19), Itoh Kyuemon Uji Midori (19), Itoh Kyuemon Jukyu (19), Itoh Kyuemon Seiju no Mori (19), Tsujiki Authentic Asahi (14), Tsujiki Authentic Samidori (13). 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 under $2/g. 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 ($1.00/g, umami 8) or Ippodo Sayaka on Amazon. Both in stock.