Hokkaido Tartary Buckwheat Tea is a flavorful tea made from Tartary buckwheat seeds grown in Hokkaido and roasted to a deep, rich finish. Produced by Yamaka Seifun, it is known for its distinctive aroma and full-bodied taste, offering a warming drink with a unique buckwheat character.
Tartary buckwheat is a variety of buckwheat traditionally cultivated in mountainous regions, including Inner Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal, and southwestern China. Its name is associated with the Mongolian peoples who historically lived on the eastern Mongolian Plateau.
Tartary buckwheat is notable for its high content of rutin, a plant compound also found in ordinary buckwheat. It is often described as containing approximately 100 times as much rutin as common buckwheat. Rutin has been studied for its potential role in supporting blood vessel health, although drinking the tea should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment or a guarantee of preventing lifestyle-related diseases.
Yamaka Seifun makes this tea using Tartary buckwheat seeds grown in Shibetsu, in northern Hokkaido. Deep roasting brings out a rich fragrance and satisfying depth of flavor, making it enjoyable as a hot drink at any time of day.
The roasted seeds can also be used creatively in cooking. Try sprinkling them over the coating for fried foods to add the distinctive aroma and flavor of Tartary buckwheat to your dishes.