#01: Market Distortion and Authentic Matcha Out of Reach
While the world rushes toward "MATCHA," the underside of the market is warping in troubling ways. The label "from Japan" is often used loosely, while imitations lacking true vibrancy and aroma spread unchecked. Demand has surged, yet legitimate production and distribution cannot keep pace—so genuinely high-quality matcha fails to reach the people who actually need it.
We feel acute concern about this opaque status quo: Japanese tradition is undervalued and commercial opportunity is lost. Solving this challenge and elevating matcha into a sustainable growth industry Japan can be proud of is PLUCK's mission.
