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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
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Tasting Notes
EarthySavoryUmami
Vendor Notes
This Kyobancha offers a deeply comforting and rustic character. Expect pronounced earthy and savory notes, reminiscent of damp forest floor, with a satisfyingly robust body. It carries a distinctive, unadorned charm that truly speaks of its Kyoto origins.
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About This Tea
What does Kyobancha taste like?
This Kyobancha offers a deeply comforting and rustic character. Expect pronounced earthy and savory notes, reminiscent of damp forest floor, with a satisfyingly robust body. It carries a distinctive, . It leans earthy, savory and umami.
How should I brew Kyobancha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Kyobancha come from?
Grown in Kyoto, Japan.
$10.54