{"product_id":"three-years-bancha","title":"Three-Years Bancha","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-Year Bancha 50g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bancha is made from mature tea plants grown for more than three years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike teas made mainly from young spring shoots, the mature leaves and branches are harvested during the coldest part of winter. They are then slowly roasted over a wood fire using firewood from the forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long-grown leaves give the tea a calm, earthy character, while the wood-fire roasting brings out a soft roasted aroma and rounded sweetness. Its flavour is deep yet gentle, becoming smoother and more mellow with time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a quiet and comforting tea, full of the natural warmth and depth of the satoyama landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 1 heaped tablespoon (approximately 3–5g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 250ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the tea to a teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour 250ml of freshly boiled water over the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave it to infuse until it reaches your preferred strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain completely and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimmered Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 8–10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 1 litre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: 10–20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the tea and cold water to a kettle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the water to a boil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce the heat and simmer gently for 10–20 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaving the tea in the kettle for a little longer will give it an even softer and more rounded flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermos Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 3g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 500ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the tea to a thermos and fill it with freshly boiled water. Close the lid and leave it to infuse for approximately 2 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long infusion slowly brings out the tea’s mellow sweetness and deep roasted character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmesho Bancha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a little grated ginger or ginger powder to the brewed tea, followed by a small amount of umeboshi paste and a dash of soy sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStir well and enjoy it like a light, warming broth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNara, Japan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease check our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/horotea.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping plicy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore you . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horo Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49297156866203,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2566\/7995\/files\/DSC_3602.jpg?v=1787080614","url":"https:\/\/horotea.com\/en-hk\/products\/three-years-bancha","provider":"Horo Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}