A staple in Asia and imported directly. This has been used in traditional Japanese culture for centuries. You'll love the benefits of this tea. This Bancha tea comes direct from Japan & is the finest Camellia sinensis in the world. 100% organic. Daily serving size: Pour 8-12 oz of boiling water (212° F) over 1 tsp. of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. We also sell this in other forms so check out our other products.This herb has so many wonderful uses.