bancha/ˈbɑn.t͡ʃə/EtymologyBorrowed from Japanese 番茶 (bancha, literally “coarse tea”).bancha means A type of low-grade Japanese green tea. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounA type of low-grade Japanese green tea.“Bancha is served at most restaurants in Japan. As soon as customers are seated, a teapot of bancha is brought to the table.”