Origin
Japan
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
Bancha Ujitawara – Light, Refreshing Everyday Japanese Green TeaOur quality Bancha Ujitawara comes from Tsuzuki District, Ujitawara, in Kyoto Prefecture. Bancha is a beloved everyday Japanese green tea, harvested after the first spring picking used for sencha. This later harvest, starting in summer, includes the larger leaves and upper stems usually left out of sencha production. The result is a gentle, easygoing green tea that's less fragrant and slightly more astringent than young sencha, with a fine, light and clean flavor. Bancha is wonderfully refreshing and is known in Japan as a palate cleanser after meals. It's also naturally lower in caffeine than many green teas. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItBancha Ujitawara is the kind of simple, satisfying green tea that's enjoyed every day in Japanese homes. It's light, refreshing and easy to drink, with a bright yellow-green cup that would brighten even the dullest of days. Its lower caffeine makes it a great choice for afternoons and evenings.
How to EnjoyEnjoy it with or after meals as a refreshing palate cleanser, or keep a pot on hand throughout the day. It's also lovely iced in summer and pairs well with rice dishes, noodles and savory snacks. Light, clean and wonderfully refreshing, Bancha Ujitawara is Japanese everyday tea at its best. It's the perfect tea to brew by the pot and share with family and friends. |
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 0280°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 031.5 - 2 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 0280°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 031.5 - 2 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipStart at 1.5 min and taste — go up to 2 min for a fuller flavour. For a stronger cup, add a little more tea rather than steeping longer.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 80°C and steep for 1.5-2 min.
Ingredients:
Green tea
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