The green teas of Japan are unexcelled for vegetal freshness and sweetness. The dark green leaf of this tea yields a light-bodied, pleasing taste with clean and sweet aroma. An everyday “house tea” of the Japanese countryside, Blue Willow Bancha is appealing to those who are looking for a mellow pick-me-up that you can be enjoy with a variety of foods. 30% of leaf weight consists of polyphenols, a key component in Ayurvedic medicine. Origin: Uji, JapanHarvest: 2024 Packaging info: All bulk orders will be packed in the heat-sealed resealable packages. Bulk teas will be packed in the largest size bag (1lb., 2lb., or 5lb. bags) depending on your purchase quantity. Orders 10+ lbs. of a single tea will be packed in 5lb. bags Orders 30+ lbs. will be packed in a chest. Call or email if you have specific packaging needs. Retail Canisters: Retail canisters are all packed in 100% compostable packaging. Tea is sealed inside a bio-based cello bag to preserve freshness. Each canister is date stamped to easily comply with FIFO measures. SRP is double the wholesale cost.