Teas: Green (roasted): Japanese Bancha Hojicha

Bancha is a classic Japanese large-leaf green tea made from the lower shoots of the tea bush. It contains less caffeine than Sencha teas that are made from young shoots.  The Bancha leaves are roasted at high temperatures until they become reddish-brown.  The flavour that develops is aromatic, full-bodied, with roasted and nutty notes.  Can be enjoyed with a slice of lemon or orange.

Colour: reddish-brown with greenish tinge
Aroma: deep nutty roastedness, similar to soba-cha
Taste: deliciously full-bodied, roasted flavours and nutty

Pair with: very versatile - ginger biscuits, spicy nuts, milk tart, rice & noodle dishes

Brew temp: 80
Brew time:  3min

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