Sobacha (Japan)

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THIS TEA IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR AVAILABILITY AND SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER TO STAY UPDATED One day, a young Zen monk asked wise Lao Cha: – Sensei, which brew truly captures the essence of Japan? Lao Cha smiled: – Consider Sobacha, young one. Soba Cha is a tisane from roasted buckwheat. In winter, it embraces with its warmth and comfort. In summer, it cools. All without caffeine. A Hokkaido native, it is rich in nutrients and culture. The disciple pondered: – Seems more than just a drink, sensei. With a nod, Lao Cha replied: – a connection to Nature's heart. In the vast landscape of teas and tisanes, Sobacha, or Soba Cha, holds a special place. Originating from Japan, Sobacha isn't, strictly speaking, a tea. It's an organic herbal tea, aka tisane, derived from roasted soba – buckwheat kernels. Now, if the word "soba" rings a bell, that's because it's been a culinary cornerstone in Japan for centuries. Most of us recognize it as those del