The green teas of Japan are unexcelled for vegetal freshness and sweetness. The dark green leaf of this tea yields a light-bodied, pleasing taste with clean and sweet aroma. An everyday “house tea” of the Japanese countryside, Kyoto Bancha is appealing to those who are looking for a mellow pick-me-up that you can be enjoy with a variety of foods. This tea is great for beginners to Japanese greens, as it is easy to steep hard to mess up.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Harvest: Summer, 2025
Packaging info:
All bulk orders will be packed in the heat-sealed resealable zipper packages. Bulk teas will be packed in the largest size bag (1lb, 2lb, or 5lb. bags) depending on your purchase quantity. Orders 10+ lbs. will be packed in 5lb. bags Orders 20+ lbs. will be packed in a chest. Include a note with your order if you have specific packaging needs.
Retail Canisters:
Retail canisters are all packed in biodegradable packaging. Each canister is date stamped to easily comply with FIFO measures. SRP is double the wholesale cost.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Harvest: 2025
• Summer harvest
• Light flavor
• Easy to drink, hard to mess up
• Great for beginners
• Vegetal and slightly sweet
• 6g (2tsp) tea per 8oz. water
• Steep 1.5 minute in 160°-170°F water
• Re-steep for 20-30 seconds, up to 3 times
This tea is best steeped in a side-handled kyusu
Use these recommendations for steeping in a western teapot, or when only 1 steep is desired.
• 3g tea per 6oz. water
• Steep 3 minutes in 160°-170°F water
• Re-steep one more time for 2-3 minutes (if desired)
