Bancha is typically considered a mid-range tea, lower in quality than Sencha, and is often enjoyed daily. As a category, bancha can refer to regional teas (e.g., Kyobancha or Batabatacha) or reprocessed teas based on Bancha (e.g., Hojicha or Genmaicha). How to prepare Bancha? Always follow the producer’s instructions: check the label! For example, Ikiya’s Bancha is a spring-harvested tea, and its brewing temperature and time are the same as Sencha: 70°C for a maximum of 1 minute. 2/3