Buckwheat Tea, aka Soba-cha

A lot of us have heard of matcha and green tea, but have you come across soba-cha yet?

Made by roasting buckwheat kernels to perfection, soba-cha is a caffeine-free tea with a smooth, toasty and subtly nutty flavour — without any grassiness or bitterness.

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    "The smooth, mildly nutty tea is high in antioxidants, is said to have an immediate calming effect and helps aid digestion – right, someone put the kettle on."

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    "Comforting and refreshing all at once. Who needs caffeine?" -Alice Lascelles, FT 

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    ”Enjoy a moment of calm with the rich, earthy flavours of this caffeine-free tea”

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Traditionally enjoyed in Japan and across East Asia for centuries, soba-cha is known for its rich, pure taste and health benefits.

THE BENEFITS

CAFFEINE-FREE

Unlike green tea or genmaicha, buckwheat tea (also known as sobacha) contains no caffeine. This makes it a great tea to drink in the afternoon or evening.

GLUTEN-FREE

Buckwheat contains no gluten - it actually comes from a plant and is a 'pseudo-grain,' making the tea 100% gluten-free. 

CALMING

The subtle, nutty flavour of buckwheat is what promotes the feeling of calm and tranquility, especially in the relaxing state of a cup of tea. Not to mention that the tea contains magnesium, which helps one relax.

HELPS WITH DIGESTION

Buckwheat tea is high in dietary fibre, which helps support your digestive system - it's the perfect digestif after an indulgent meal! It also helps with IBS and bloating, as buckwheat contains insoluble fibre which moves smoothly through the digestive tract.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Similar to green tea, buckwheat tea is rich in antioxidants. Our buckwheat tea contains several vitamins and antioxidants, including Vitamin C, B1 and B2, and vitamin P (rutin - a powerful antioxidant!). It is made out of 'tartary' buckwheat which has many health benefits, specifically known for its high content of rutin - learn more here.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Rich in antioxidants like rutin and quercetin, buckwheat tea helps reduce inflammation by neutralizing free radicals and decreasing the production of inflammatory cytokines in the body. 

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  • "I love the smell when it brews."

    "It’s my favourite! I love the smell when it first brews. The whole family are now hooked"

    - Maria (Senior Buyer, Selfridges)

  • "Savoury & Smooth"

    "Rich, with a wonderful roasted character. This is a pleasant infusion, savoury and smooth."

    - Guild of Fine Food (Great Taste)

  • "The taste is completely unique."

    I love this tea so much that I drink one bag all day - just keep filling my cup up with hot water. The taste is completely unique.

    -Zuza Zak, Polish Cookbook Authour

  • "Every day, multiple times a day."

    Smooth, nutty, calming and immensely satisfying. Every day, multiple times a day. Obsessed!

    - Nour Yakoob, Luxury Cake Designer

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The Face Behind the Tea

Hi, I'm Lovina. I'm a London-based mum of 3, and founder of T. Buckwheat Tea. I was born and grew up in Japan, with roots in India. And I love my tea!...

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