Bancha green tea is favored among Japanese citizens for daily use due to the high content of beneficial ingredients such as Theanine, Catechins (polyphenols), Flavonoids, Vitamins, Minerals and essential Amino Acids. This particular grade(Ban 2 Go) is a premium grade of Bancha from the Shizuoka Prefecture. Bancha green tea is lower in caffeine than most green tea because the broad, course leaves are harvested late in the season .