What We Offer

Jingshan Matcha for Every Scale

径山抹茶
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Ceremonial Tin
30g
Small-batch, stone-ground matcha in a premium sealed tin. Perfect for daily ritual or gifting.
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Aluminium Packs
100g / 200g / 500g
Resealable aluminium packs for regular matcha drinkers. Light-protected packaging preserves freshness and colour.
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Aluminium Bags
10kg / 15kg / 20kg / 25kg
Sealed bags for cafes, restaurants, and small-scale production. Consistent quality across batches.
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Bulk Tonnage
Custom volumes
For brands, distributors, and manufacturers. Flexible volumes from 100kg to 20t+. Custom specifications available.
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Direct from origin. Every batch is sourced from certified Jingshan tea gardens and processed under strict quality controls. We handle logistics, documentation, and export — you receive premium matcha, ready to use.
The Origin

The Origin of Matcha

抹茶の源

Long before matcha became a global phenomenon, it was born in the misty mountains of Jingshan, China. As a Zen Buddhist ritual perfected over centuries, powdered tea whisked in hot water — 点茶 diǎn chá — traveled from China to Japan, where it was preserved for 800 years. Now, the story comes full circle.

Song Dynasty — 960-1279
The Birth of Powdered Tea
Monks at Jingshan Temple (径山寺) in Hangzhou develop the ritual of grinding tea leaves into fine powder and whisking with hot water — 点茶 diǎn chá.
~1050s
Scholarly Documentation
Cai Xiang codifies tea preparation methods. Emperor Huizong of Song later writes 大观茶论 (1107), elevating powdered tea to an imperial art form.
1191
Eisai Brings Tea to Japan
Japanese Zen monk Eisai (栄西) carries tea seeds and preparation methods from Jingshan Temple to Japan. Matcha becomes inseparable from Japanese Zen Buddhist culture.
1391
China Shifts Course
An imperial policy shift under the Ming Dynasty discontinues powdered tea in China. Loose-leaf tea becomes the standard. Japan becomes the sole custodian of the matcha tradition.
Today
The Renaissance
China reclaims its heritage. Jingshan matcha is cultivated once again at its origin, combining centuries-old terroir with modern precision — ready for the world.
Kay Glaeske holding matcha with Shanghai skyline
Who We Are

Bridging East and West

"We believe the world deserves to taste matcha where it was born — not as a novelty, but as heritage made accessible."

Alpine Bridge Group connects global buyers directly with Jingshan's finest matcha producers. Based in Shanghai, we navigate the complexity of Chinese sourcing so our partners don't have to.

From quality assurance to logistics, we handle the full supply chain — delivering premium matcha from origin to your door.

Kay Glaeske
Founder, Alpine Bridge Group | Shanghai
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Yuki Matcha

We work with Yuki Matcha to bring authentic Jingshan matcha to global markets.

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