Roasted older tea leaves: Delivers a distinctive smoky aroma and soft, mild taste
Traditional Kyoto production: Ensures authentic flavor and quality
Handpicked and steamed: Preserves natural nutrients and enhances flavor complexity
No rolling and heavy roasting: Concentrates flavor and aroma for a unique experience
Summarized by Shop
Made from the older leaves of the tea plants that are used to make matcha, this traditional Kyoto bancha is strongly roasted, giving it an intensely smoky aroma and soft taste
Also known as iribancha (炒り番茶 - roasted bancha), kyobancha is folk tea traditionally produced in the Kyoto region. After the harvest of gyokuro and tencha for match
Tea Variety
Green tea
Form
Loose leaf
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
Elevation
300 m
Harvest
November 2025
Roast
2026
Picking Method
Handpicked
Cultivar
Blend
Summarized by Shop
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Perfect for the evening
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JAMES · 2 days ago
You should get this!
This was exactly as described, and a unique experience. I thought I knew bancha, but I was surprised by the depth of flavor in this particular tea. I'm glad I ordered it and recommend it to anyone who enjoys bancha!
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Joanne · August 27, 2026
Interesting and different
Not your average green tea but a delicious tea nonetheless