I can’t taste the nutty flavor (that supposedly comes from the sesame seeds), but the caramel is definitely present. I’m not sure how well it blends with the bancha…meaning, it almost tastes like sweetened Japanese green tea.
However, it is better than if you simply added sugar to plain bancha. I really have enjoyed it, the butteriness and caramel-sweetness. It is a fun alternative to the fruit-flavored greens I’ve had.