Bancha tea, one of Japan's most emblematic teas, accounts for around 80% of national production. It is made from green tea leaves harvested in summer, after the Sencha plucking, giving it a very ...

One of the most common types of green tea is sencha, typically made in Japan. Sencha includes bancha and matcha. Bencha has less caffeine and L-theanine, while matcha has the highest amounts.