Japanese Bancha Green Tea, 50g · Maruyama

Maruyama Tea's Bancha is a pleasant everyday Japanese green tea, suitable for those looking for a less sharp and less bitter green tea than classic Sencha. It is made from more mature tea plant leaves, and sometimes also stems, which gives it a softer, simpler, and more accessible character.

Its taste is delicate, clean, and slightly roasted, with a natural aroma reminiscent of dry straw and green grass. This tea is suitable for drinking throughout the day, especially alongside Japanese food such as rice, sushi, onigiri, gyoza, tofu, steamed vegetables, bento, and delicate home-cooked dishes.

Bancha is a good choice for those who want to keep a Japanese green tea for regular use at home - not too ceremonial, not too heavy, but a pleasant, calm, and balanced tea that suits both a quiet moment and an Asian dining table.

Tips
It is recommended to brew with water at a temperature of about 80 degrees Celsius, not boiling water.
A relatively short brewing time will help maintain a delicate taste and prevent bitterness.
Especially suitable alongside sushi, rice, gyoza, tofu, steamed vegetables, and bento.
A second brewing can be done for a softer and more delicate taste.
After opening, it is recommended to keep tightly closed in a dry, cool, and shaded place, away from moisture and strong odors.