
Kawayanagi Bancha is a "Second Flush" or second harvest, lighter, simpler, less challenging form of Sencha.
Lighter in body, but full of taste due to the larger, more mature leaves used in its production, it's a great "everyday" slurp with notes of caramel and banana with a refreshing "briskness" in the finish due the the delay in picking season and extra sun.
As with most Japanese teas there are multiple grades; rest assured, here we have chosen the highest quality possible from our esteemed Kyoto producer..
Cultivar - Komakage.
Try some soon..!
A note- We finally have our favoured Japanese teas back in stock after a horrible time with COVID logistics. Shipping is STILL a drag and a slight price increase was needed to reflect this. Hoping this will change into the future but until then thanks for your understanding, Stu
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com