Counterfeit Marukyu Koyamaen Products and How To Spot Them
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There’s a growing problem in the matcha market—and it’s not obvious at first glance. In this video, we break down how counterfeit Marukyu Koyamaen matcha is entering the market, why it’s happening, and most importantly, how you can protect yourself from buying fake products.
In this video:
Why counterfeit matcha products are increasing online
What makes these products different from genuine Japanese matcha
A simple, reliable way to verify whether a seller is legitimate
Counterintuitive signs that may indicate a seller is not authorized
Let's fight these counterfeit products!!
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0:49 What are counterfeit Marukyu Koyamaen products?
2:06 Especially beware of Shopee sellers
4:43 Approach 1 - Check Product Origin
5:37 Approach 2 - Check Shelf Life
7:01 Approach 3 - Choose marketplace wisely
9:02 Approach 4 - Authorized Wholesale Retailer
11:20 Bonus - Usage of Marukyu Koyamaen Logos
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