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| − | '''Awa bancha''' is fermented [[ | + | '''Awa bancha''' is fermented [[Bancha]]. Awa bancha is made only in a couple of places in Japan where the climates is suitable for cultivating lactic acid bacteria (for the fermentation). Fukuoka and Tokushima prefectures are among this places. The process is basically done like sauerkraut. The tea is first boiled, mashed, pressed and then dried. The fermentation process takes place while the leaves are pressed over a period of one month. |
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 4 July 2014
Awa bancha is fermented Bancha. Awa bancha is made only in a couple of places in Japan where the climates is suitable for cultivating lactic acid bacteria (for the fermentation). Fukuoka and Tokushima prefectures are among this places. The process is basically done like sauerkraut. The tea is first boiled, mashed, pressed and then dried. The fermentation process takes place while the leaves are pressed over a period of one month.