Harvest Date: June to October
Harvest Location: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Cultivar: Yabukita
Production: Non-Oxidized. Standard steamed Japanese green tea
 
Bancha is made from leaves harvested in the late summer, which are large and thick. It offers a light and refreshing taste with a hint of a bite. Compared to earlier harvested teas, Bancha has a more robust flavor and vivid yellow color.