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Japanese Bancha — mild everyday green tea, grassy and relaxing

I offer you this great Japanese everyday classic. Harvested in summer, this Bancha green tea with mature leaves reveals a remarkably gentle, herbaceous liquor, naturally low in caffeine to accompany you all day long.

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With this Bancha, I offer the great daily classic of Japan. Its long summer leaves, steamed, provide a very gentle liquor with fresh and herbal notes. Naturally low in caffeine, it perfectly accompanies your meals or relaxation moments, at any time.

Herbal sweetness Vegetal notes Delicate freshness Everyday Tea
TEMP85°CTemperature
TIME2 minInfusion
DOSE2,5 gPer cup
CAFFEINE20 mgLow
140.00 EUR/kg | 0.35 EUR per cup | 40 cups (100g bag)

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CompositionThe authenticity of summer leaves

The name Bancha traditionally refers to the "ordinary tea" or "everyday tea" in Japan. This humility actually hides a true gustatory identity.

Summer harvest

Unlike Sencha, harvested in spring, Bancha comes from later pickings (summer and early autumn). The leaves, having benefited from prolonged sunlight, are larger and thicker. They become rich in minerals while their theine content naturally decreases.

Cup profile

The liquor, a pale straw yellow, reveals a very gentle aroma. On the palate, the intense umami of spring teas gives way to a simple and comforting vegetal freshness, with a beautiful roundness and no harsh astringency.

Know-howMy selection of Japanese tradition

I selected this Bancha to offer a reassuring green tea, easy to drink casually, without complex protocols.

For whom?

  • To discover: The enthusiast looking for a refreshing and mild drink, with very little theine, to enjoy throughout the day.
  • For the amateur: The green tea drinker seeking a less iodine-rich and less stimulating alternative to the premium Japanese spring teas.
  • For the enthusiast: The connoisseur appreciating traditional table teas (Bancha, Hojicha, Kukicha) ideal for accompanying Asian cuisine.
Origin JapanSteaming MethodWhole Leaves
DetailsFull identity
Name
Japan Bancha
Type
Unoxidized Japanese green tea
Origin
Japan
Harvest
Summer (Third and fourth harvests)
Caffeine
Low (About 20 mg per cup)
Profile
Mild, herbaceous, round, and very smooth.
Format
100g bag (about 40 cups)
Time
All day or during meals.
Storage
In an airtight, opaque container.
TipsMy extraction protocol

Reference Preparation

The thick leaves of Bancha tolerate slightly hotter water than other Japanese green teas. Heat your water to 85°C. Use 2.5 grams of leaves for 250 ml. Brew for 2 minutes. The liquor should be bright and free of bitterness.

Variations

  • Japanese Reinfusion: Bancha withstands a second infusion (1 minute at 90°C). The vegetal notes will be more pronounced.
  • Express Iced Tea: Overdose (5g), brew for 2 minutes hot, then immediately pour over a bed of ice cubes. The herbaceous freshness will be amplified.
The art of sharing: In Japan, Bancha is often served at the table. Its natural mildness allows it to "cleanse" the palate without altering the taste of sushi, rice, or light dishes.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Grade What is the difference between Sencha and Bancha?

Sencha comes from the first spring harvests, rich in umami and caffeine. Bancha uses the larger, mature leaves from summer harvests. Its profile is milder, less iodine-like, and naturally lower in caffeine.

Theine Can I drink this tea late in the day?

Yes. Its low theine content (about 20 mg per cup) makes it an excellent companion for the afternoon and evening, without the risk of insomnia for most drinkers.

Temperature Why brew at 85°C?

The large mature leaves of Bancha are sturdier than the young spring shoots. They require slightly hotter water to release their full vegetal aromatic range without becoming bitter.

Taste Is it a bitter tea?

Not at all. It is one of the mildest green teas. It lacks the strong astringency of Chinese Gunpowder teas and the sometimes divisive marine umami of certain premium Japanese teas. It is a very comforting herbaceous sweetness.

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