Tea: Bancha Suruga
| Brand: | Den's Tea |
| Style: | Bancha |
| Region: | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Bancha Suruga |
Reviewer: E. Alex Gerster
Member since Jul, 2011
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 2 of Bancha
✓ 17 of Green Tea
✓ 4 of Den's Tea
✓ 4 from Shizuoka, Japan
✓ 13 from Japan
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 2 of Bancha
✓ 17 of Green Tea
✓ 4 of Den's Tea
✓ 4 from Shizuoka, Japan
✓ 13 from Japan
Review of Bancha Suruga
August 9th, 2013
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 77 of 100 |
| Very Good | Good | Reasonable |
This is truly an "upgraded" Bancha, picked just after first flush from the larger, thicker base of the leaves. More astringent than sencha, but well balanced in flavor and aroma. I love the grassy flavor and feel it leaves in your mouth.
Den's Bancha Suruga is wonderfully refreshing when brewed as per their instructions, and I have found it to be excellent when ice brewed, as well. It is produced in the Shizuoka province of Japan of the Yabukita cultivar/species which is hard to find since most "Bancha" teas available in the US are actually from China.
A nice tea to sip casually through out the day.
