Bancha (Ban Cha)

Loose
Appearance: broken, cut, mildly bicolor leaf
Aroma when Dry: vegital, slightly salty, slightly sour
After water is first poured: earthy, slightly sweet (eastern)
At end of first steep: vegital, slightly salty, mild sweetness (eastern)
Tea liquor:
At end of steep: light woods green
Staple? Type, yes
Preferred time of day: any
Taste:
At first: creamy, woody, faint sourness
As it cools ? Tea mellows a bit, gets less bodied, sour notes dissipate
Additives used (milk, honey, sugar etc)? No
Lingers? Yes, earthy warm notes

good chilled

A thick translucent golden-green appearance. It’s tannins are mild and juxtaposed with a full body. Unobtrusive, but satiating. It’s a perfect daily drinker that won’t let you wanting. True and functional.

This is a very full-bodied and satiating tea. The color is a dark-heliodor, and the scent is rather earthy with woody notes. Not a bad choice for day-to-day usage.

Smooth, pleasant astringency, nice yellow-green color. The aroma is a ever so slightly floral green. I get two steepings from one pot, however the second is somewhat inferior but drinkable.
This is a nice “everyday” tea, it never bores me.