Perfect for every meal, while in the summer it is worth drinking it as a refreshing cold drink. Bancha has a unique taste, and is also very healthy. Not only the Japanese appreciate its properties.
Do you like green tea? In that case, you must try this, in a country of cherry blossoms, willingly drunk regardless of the time of day. Banch, because we are talking about it, is a green tea characterized by a yellow-golden shade, a sour aroma and a expressive, slightly bitter aroma.
Its name comes from the words “ban” and “cha”. The second part of the name simply means tea, while the word “ban” is understood as “everyday”, “popular” or “late”. This is not the only meaning of the name of this tea, because it also applies to late harvest – it is Banchy leaves from them.
How is Banch different from Senche? They are produced from the leaves of the same bushes, but in the case of Bancha, larger, less delicate leaves are collected, located lower on the branches of the bush. It also happens that leaves from later, summer and autumn collections are used.
Older leaves are characterized by lower caffeine content and more catechins. Thanks to this, Banch – compared to Senche – is less stimulating. Bancha can be brewed using water at a higher temperature – differently than in the case of delicate sleep.
Bancha has a lot of healthy properties. The Japanese willingly drink it every day, at different times of the day, while eating meals. Bancha has a higher tanner content than other teas, thanks to which it is characterized by anti -inflammatory, downloading and detoxifying properties.
This type of tea is also full of catechins and antioxidants. Her drinking has a positive effect on the digestive system and It contributes to the slowing of the whole body. Bancha cleanses of toxins, lowers bad cholesterol, thanks to it you will also keep sugar in the standard.
It is also worth drinking it to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, as well as calcium, phosphorus and potassium are also included in its leaves.
Bancha It is not very popular in Poland yet and not everyone knows how to prepare it. Her brewing is not complicated.
Prepare 3-4 g Bancha per 200 ml of water. Its temperature is important – a minimum of 70, maximum 80 ° C. Bancha brewing time is 4 minutes.
Source: NowowoPoje.pl, Moyamatcha.com
