Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
2.2g / 100ml
275 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Best pick • solid green choice from Mie, Japan
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
This third flush certified organic bancha is made from fall picked sencha tea leaves and is steamed, not roasted. It is low in caffeine and high in catechins and has a wet hay aroma, roasted soy bean flavour and sharp finish. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita Region: Takeo Farm, Mie Prefecture 100 g To make hot tea Tea: 6 g or 2 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 100 °C Steep: 30 sec. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 2 g or 1 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge