Bancha tea

Bancha's meaning references the coarser grades and heavier, late season crop from which this full-flavored tea is made. Bancha is made from larger leaves than are usually available for sencha grades. Bancha are a class of sencha harvested as a second flush tea between summer and autumn.

Regions: Most regions make Bancha, as a part of their second flush harvest.

Popularity: It is more widely available in the West because of the lower price of this green teas.

Aroma/Flavor: The strength of flavor held by many Bancha means that they go well with food.

References

• Greentealovers (2005): Green Tea types and their proper preparationja:??

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