Izumo Seicha: Hira Bancha

Izumo Hira Bancha 

50g

This bancha has been made from the large, mature green tea leaves that are harvested in autumn. The leaves have been lightly roasted creating a delicate, slightly sweet and  toasted flavour. 

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

Play with the brewing times to experience different flavour notes from these leaves. Less time gives a sweeter infusion. Longer gives a darker more smokey infusion.

• Ingredients: Green Tea 
  
• 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!