Sobacha (Buckwheat Tea)

Due to difficulties with this year's harvest, there is only a very limited amount of Sobacha available. We will only be offering it in limited quantities on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please sign up below to be notified when Sobacha is back in stock! 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.