Soba Cha-Roasted Black(Bitter) Tartary Buckwheat Tea(Fagopyrum tataricum)

Our Soba Cha-the Roasted Black(Bitter) Tartary Buckwheat Tea is made from the most nutritious seeds of tartary buckwheat plants that are grown at 3000 meters above sea level in the pollution free,alpine environment of DA LIANG Mountain area of Sichuan.

It has been used for a very long time in China. The groats, or seeds, are roasted to make buckwheat tea. Infusing the roasted kernels of buckwheat in hot water and you will be amazed by the rich, strong nutty aroma, like coffee but without the bitterness. Almost everyone agrees that the scent of the tea is quite strong, but ultimately pleasing.

Although many people find the taste quite good, the real reason most people are trying buckwheat tea is because of its excellent health benefits. The Tartary Buckwheat tea contains nutrients that are easiest for our body to absorb. In fact, in Japan, Korea and China where roasted buckwheat kernel tea, or soba-cha, has been consumed for centuries, people have been touting the extraordinary health benefits of this caffeine-free drink. Bitter Buckwheat tea is known to help to control obesity, stress, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Health benefits associated with drinking buckwheat tea range from improved circulation and prevention of varicose veins to cardiovascular and metabolic benefits.

For starters, buckwheat contains several vitamins and minerals such as B1 and B2. It also contains a bioflavonoid called rutin that encompasses the benefits of both green tea and red wine as well. Essentially what rutin does is strengthen capillaries as well as helps to fight off free radicals. This means that it helps people suffering from high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, and can even help prevent a very large amount of different types of cancer.

On top of rutin, buckwheat also contains a compound called choline. Choline is one of the members of the vitamin B complex. This one in particular plays an integral role in proper metabolizing, and it also decreases cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.

The good news does not stop there. Buckwheat, particularly drinking buckwheat tea, helps the body prevent the accumulation of body fat. It also enables your body to produce healthier and more regular bowel movements. To top it all off buckwheat and its tea variant fit into a low-calorie and well-balanced diet. Even the strictest regimens can easily include this tea; it will not throw off dietary restrictions.