noun
coarse tea; bancha
A type of Japanese green tea made from larger, coarser leaves and stems, often harvested later in the season. Lower in caffeine and milder in flavor than sencha. Commonly served as an everyday tea.
食後に番茶を飲むのが習慣です。
It's my habit to drink bancha after meals.
この番茶はあっさりしていて飲みやすい。
This bancha is light and easy to drink.