Kyobancha, Smokey Roasted Green Tea

 20g

Kyoto Bancha is made from large tea leaves that have grown over the winter. They are then harvested in March in preparation for the spring harvest. These leaves are steamed and dried without rolling, then deep-roasted by a specialist to create a strong, extra smoky tea. 

Steeping Notes:  5g | 200ml | 95°C | 60sec

• Ingredients: Green Tea 
• Harvest Season: March
• Region: Wazuka Village, Kyoto, Japan
• Farm: Azuma Chaen
• Type: Family-owned tea factory 

About The Growers: The Azuma Tea Garden is a family-operated, fourth-generation farm specializing in Tencha tea leaf cultivation and processing. Founded in the late 19th century the family manages tea fields in the mountains of Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan. While not fully certified organic yet, they are in the process of converting to organic cultivation.

"Wazuka-cho in Kyoto is known as the main production region of Uji tea. Surrounded by mountains, river, clean air and rich soil, Wazuka is a region suited for growing tea. Our tea fields are located in the eastern part of Wazuka-cho, where neither trains nor major road runs. The scenery of endless tea fields is designated as Kyoto's "cultural landscape"