Izumo Seicha: Hama Bancha

Izumo Hama Bancha 

80g

This bancha has been made from the large, mature green tea leaves that are harvested in autumn. There is a blend of leaves that have been roasted for different amounts of time giving the tea a light roast flavour with delicate earthy and sweet notes. The tea leaves are blended with "hama cha" (Kawaraketsumei | Cassia nomame) a traditional plant with bean like pods that have a nutty flavour when roasted. 

Hama-cha, also known as Zaracha, has been consumed as a tea for many generations in Shimane as it has high nutritional content. This tea is often enjoyed with meals in the Izumo region and is thought to help give your skin a healthy glow. 

Steeping Notes: 5g | 400ml | 95°C | 1-5mins 

• Ingredients: Green Tea, Cassia Nomame
• Harvest: Autumn
• Culitivar: Blended
• Region: Izumo, Shimane Prefecture

About Izumo Seicha: 

Izumo Seicha was established in 2006 as the sister company of Tosuien, a family run tea farm established in 1907. Izumo Seicha specialises in green tea that is grown and processed in their own tea factory. 

President Yuta Oka, won the 1st prize in the individual division of the National Tea Judging Technique Competition in 2022. He was honoured as the best tea master in Japan!