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Uji Bancha

The 'table' tea of Japan. This tea is picked between the normal picking seasons and is heavy with umami, yet light on all other flavors. A few leaves provides a days worth of enjoyment as the leaves are hearty and can be resteeped many times

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Japanese Bancha

PREPARATION:

Houjicha may be prepared in a regular teapot or a traditional steeping cup (known as a gaiwan). Infuse about one teaspoon per pot with near-boiling water for 1 minute or more.

Houjicha