Description

Bancha Japan Style
Bancha is harvested from the same tree as Sencha grade, but it is plucked later than Sencha is.  Its flavour is unique, it has a stronger organic straw smell. Bancha has less caffeine and amino acids than Sencha and other green teas but a higher catechin content. Keep in mind that catechins, and especially epigallocatechin gallate are responsible for the various health benefits of green tea.  Because the leaves are picked later in the year Bancha has a fuller bodied flavour and aroma then other green tea.

All Green Tea varieties are revered for their unmatched health benefits, Bancha Japan Style Green Tea is no exception.  Bancha Green Tea likewise contains a wealth of other beneficial components; beta-carotene, calcium, folic acid, phosphorous, potassium, saponins, and Vitamin C. These elements combined are largely attributed to Bancha Green Tea’s health-promoting properties. 

- Naturally low in caffeine, this light-bodied green tea is perfect for all day and evening use.
- High amounts of polyphenols and antioxidants,
- Can help the body effectively burn fat by increase the rate of metabolism,
- Helpful in neutralising the harmful free radicals in the body,
- Helps lower the cholesterol levels and increase the levels of good HDL
- Prevention of the coronary artery diseases and atherosclerosis
- Helps promotes skin care,

Bancha how to brew?   Here are several tips for you to get the most from your Bancha Green  Tea:
Use 0.5 - 1 teaspoon per cup, infuser, filter or teapot. Switch the kettle off, before water boils. Add the hot, but not boiling, water and infuse for 3 minutes. Leaves can be used repeatedly until the flavour of the tea is exhausted
- Using hot water to pre-warm your cup and utensils for brewing not only clears away any dirt or flavors from previous teas brewed, but it also keeps the tea at an ideal temperature. 
- Washing or rinsing your tea leaves before brewing can remove any impurities so that you can enjoy the pure authentic flavor of the Bancha tea.