Bamboo Tea information (What is Bamboo tea?)

What is Bamboo Leaf's Tea? 

Bamboo Leaf's Tea, from S. Korea, is not to be confused with Green Bamboo Leaf - Green Tea* which is from China.
The distinctive tastes of the two teas are in no way similar, and the teas are derived from two different sources. 

How does it differ from green tea? This tea is alkaline, and rich in fiber and protein. Unlike green tea, it is caffeine-free. It has a light golden color and a bamboo aroma. 
I received this tea set (see photo below) as a gift from a colleague, when I lived in Seoul, S. Korea; I find it to be a very light, smooth, refreshing tea. 
It has a distinctive bamboo fragrance and a bamboo taste as well. Although, it may resemble a brewed green tea in appearance, there is no mistaking the taste and aroma of this tea for a green tea. 

You can re-steep the bamboo tea leaves once or twice and the leaves will not get bitter. While most often sold in leaf form it can be purchased as a powder, and is also sold in tea bag form. 
Often the powdered form is used as a food additive. 

Just how new is this tea? 

Bamboo Leaf's Tea is new to the tea market. It was as recently as 1994 that research on the health benefits of bamboo As a tea drinker, it is always nice to find a new tested tea.