Sobacha (Roasted Buckwheat Tea)

Japanese caffeine-free roasted buckwheat infusion with a warm amber colour, nutty aroma and toasted-cereal sweetness.

Category
Coffee & Tea
Glassware
Ceramic Japanese tea cup
ABV
Alcohol free
Flavour
Toasted, Nutty, Cereal, Mellow
Size
1 cup

Key ingredients

How to make it

Infuse 5–10 g roasted buckwheat kernels in 200 ml water at 95–100°C for 3–5 minutes. Strain. Avoid entirely if allergic to buckwheat.

Flavour profile

Toasted, Nutty, Cereal, Mellow

Origin & history

A Japanese roasted-buckwheat infusion also enjoyed across East Asia; it contains no Camellia sinensis leaves.

Serve it in

Ceramic Japanese tea cup

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