Buckwheat Tea (Sobacha)

1. Gather all the ingredients. Please adjust the amount of water (or buckwheat tea) based on your preference.

To Brew with a Saucepan on the Stove

1. Boil 3⅓ cups water in a saucepan on the stove. Add 2 Tbsp buckwheat tea.
2. Boil for 30 seconds and turn off the heat. Cover the saucepan with a lid and allow the tea to steep for 3–4 minutes.
3. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve and serve hot.

To Brew with a Teapot

1. Boil 3⅓ cups water in an electric kettle or a saucepan on the stove. Add 2 Tbsp buckwheat tea grains to a teapot.
2. Pour the boiling water over the buckwheat in the teapot. Allow the tea to steep for 3–4 minutes before straining.
3. Serve hot.

To Brew with a Tea Bag

1. Boil ¾ cup water in an electric kettle or a saucepan on the stove. Add 1 tea bag of buckwheat tea in a teacup or teapot. Pour boiling water over the tea bag.
2. Allow the tea to steep for 2 minutes before removing the tea bag. Serve hot.

To Serve Cold

1. Let the buckwheat tea cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator. Serve cold.

To Brew Again

1. Brew more tea using the same buckwheat grains 2–3 more times, but add a few minutes to the steeping time.