Japanese Bancha japanese tea cups It is heavy and shipping

It is heavy and shipping fees reflect the increased weight

It is a tea for those days when only the best will do

Yutaka Midori is a popular breed for producing Sencha

The tree originated in China but has also grown in Japan and Korea

For cold drinks

Japanese Bancha japanese tea cups It is heavy and shippingJapanese green tea is also referred to as Bancha. It is the common green tea in Japan. It is harvested from the same tree as sencha grade, but it is plucked later than sencha. Typically it is lower priced and an everyday tea. The good news is that even as a Bancha this tea is superior to commercial brands. As you can see, the packaging is decorated with vibrant cherry blossoms and the foil package comes with the stay fresh zipper seal. Although it is