Bancha Green Tea

Bancha is a variety of Japanese green tea that is produced using mature tea leaves and stems harvested in autumn. The tea is pan-roasted to bring out a nutty sweet flavor and a golden infusion. Bancha is the second most popular green tea in Japan and is known for its low caffeine content.

Bancha green tea has a mild, earthy grassiness with dry, toasty notes and a walnutty aftertaste. It has a grassy aroma and a yellowish liquid with a bitter aftertaste.

Pour 1 tsp. of tea into 8-12 oz of 180°F simmering water. Steep for 2-3 minutes.

large, mature leaves and stems from the autumn and winter harvests.