Sobacha (Buckwheat Tea)

The latest addition to our tea collection! Sobacha, also known as buckwheat tea, is made from roasted buckwheat kernels, and is a traditional drink in Japan. This naturally caffeine-free herbal tea is nutty and subtly sweet, and can be enjoyed hot or iced.

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!

Cups Per Package

This luxury loose leaf tea is carefully blended and packaged by hand in a reusable tin or a resealable kraft bag. Our 4 oz. kraft bag makes approximately 30-40 cups of tea. Our 8 oz. kraft bag makes approximately 60-80 cups.

Ingredients

Dattan buckwheat (Origin: Hokkaido, Japan)

Tasting Notes

Nutty and subtly sweet.

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.

Sobacha Caffeine Content

Sobacha is naturally caffeine-free.

Sobacha Benefits

Sobacha is high in vitamin B1 and lutin.