250 grams (8.8 oz) of certified organic bancha green tea from the Takeo family from Mie Prefecture. Compared to sencha, tea leaves of bancha is larger with less caffeine and more catechin.

JAS (Japan Agricultural Standard) certification mark.

Bancha is known under different names depending on the region, and is sometimes referred to as senryu. In Mie prefecture spring and summer harvested bancha is often referred to as yanagi-cha and autumn harvest as bancha.

We have named our product 'Aoyanagi in May' for spring harvest, 'Aoyanagi' for summer harvest, and 'Bancha Organic' for autumn harvest.

Additional Information

Tea Product Notes

Grown Organically, Grown Pesticide Free, JAS Certified Organic

Net weight per item

250 grams (8.82 oz)

Packaging

Bag

Steeping Notes

STEEPING INSTRUCTIONS

The amounts below are guidelines. Adjust to preference.

Tea Leaves

3 grams (0.11 oz)

Water Amount

100cc (1/2 cup, 3.4 fl oz)

Water Temperature

75˚C degrees (167˚F degrees)

Steeping Time

30 seconds