番ばん茶ちゃ

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.

See also: 玉露 · 煎茶

• 食しょく後ごに番ばん茶ちゃを飲のむのが習しゅう慣かんです。

  It's my habit to drink bancha after meals.

• この番ばん茶ちゃはあっさりしていて飲のみやすい。

  This bancha is light and easy to drink.