Bancha Rarities
Unique tea specialties, including nearly forgotten traditional Banchas such as sun-dried Kamairicha and fermented teas (Hakkōcha 発酵茶). These gourmet rarities evoke a bygone era of simple rural Japanese life, far removed from the noise and pace of modern Japan. With their alkaline character and grounding, calming nature, they are the perfect choice for slowing down and embracing quiet, mindful contemplation.
Our Recommendations
Genmaicha
High-quality sencha and bancha blended with roasted rice, which, in addition to the sweet roasted notes, gives the teas a warming and particularly wholesome and mild character
Karigane Kukicha
This green tea is made predominantly from the stems of sencha and gyokuro and is therefore very mild and low in caffeine, with lots of umami/amino acids and a light sweetness
Loose Leaf
Unpressed loose-leaf Shou Pu Erh from Wuliang Mountain and the Lincang region in western Yunnan.
Bancha
A variety of green tea traditionally made from the coarser leaves of later harvests. Mild and alkaline with a certain minerality. A good evening tea; low in caffeine