About Dattan Sobacha
Sobacha literally translates to buckwheat (soba) tea (cha). Dattan refers to a specific type of buckwheat used to produce this tea. These kernels are smaller and more rounded than the buckwheat traditionally used to make soba noodles, which makes them better suited to being brewed as a tea. Sobacha is toasty, nutty, and full of flavor, and it's delicious hot or iced!
Sobacha Benefits
Sobacha is a nourshing, hydrating herbal tea. It's high in vitamin B1 and ratin.
Sobacha Caffeine Content
Sobacha is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea. This means that you can enjoy it any time of day without worrying about it keeping you up at night!
How to Brew Sobacha
Use one heaping teaspoon of buckwheat kernels per six ounces of water. Heat water until steaming briskly but not boiling, approximately 195 degrees. Infuse buckwheat kernels for two minutes. After steeping, buckwheat kernels can be eaten or used as a topping in other dishes.
Can You Cold Brew Sobacha?
Yes, you can cold brew Sobacha! Sobacha makes a delicious iced tea during the summer months. To cold brew Sobacha, use the same ratio of sobacha to water as you would when preparing hot tea. Infuse the tea with cold water in the refrigerator for eight hours or overnight, then enjoy!
Our Sobacha
Our Sobacha is sourced from Hokkaido, Japan and is grown without pesticides. This variety of buckwheat is notable for its smaller, rounded kernels, sweeter flavor, and high concentration of vitamins and minerals. After brewing your tea, you can even eat these buckwheat kernels as a snack, or use them as a topping for desserts and salads!
