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ANNOUNCEMENT: SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSURE & SHIPPING INFORMATION

The Tea Crane Announces Summer Holiday Closure and Shipping Schedule from July 15 till September 15, 2024. Press Release.
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Bancha

WHAT HŌJICHA IS AND HOW IT RELATES TO ROASTED BANCHA.

Hōjicha is a Japanese tea variation that is closely synonym to what roasted bancha is. Most commonly lower grade leaf is used, and in order ...
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Bancha

“BANCHA” — A GENERIC TERM FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF TEA.

Bancha in general is considered as the regular house tea, available in a standard Japanese household. This tea lends itself to consumption at any given ...
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Bancha

5 REASONS WHY BANCHA IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR DAILY CUP.

Bancha is generally perceived as a low grade and low cost tea, and is thus considered of lesser quality and flavor. Due to this conception, ...

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