Korean Roasted Buckwheat Tea | Memilcha · Ssanggye | 40 Tea Bags
Ssanggye Korean Roasted Buckwheat Tea (memilcha) is a caffeine-free tea made in Korea from 100% roasted buckwheat — crafted by Korean tea master Kim Dong-gon (김동곤) of Ssanggye, established in 1975, and packed as 40 individually wrapped tea bags. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
Ssanggye has crafted Korean teas since 1975, and this buckwheat tea is roasted by Kim Dong-gon, a designated Korean food master (식품명인 제28호), in Jirisan Hadong — toasted to a deep, nutty aroma for a savory cup.
About Ssanggye Roasted Buckwheat Tea
This is a caffeine-free tea made from a single ingredient: roasted buckwheat. Roasting brings out a toasty, nutty, savory flavor (known in Korea as gusu-han) with a light, clean finish and no bitterness — and no caffeine, since buckwheat is not a Camellia sinensis tea.
Each box holds 40 individually wrapped tea bags.
What's Inside
- 100% Roasted Buckwheat
- A single ingredient — buckwheat, roasted for a deep, nutty aroma. No additives, sweeteners, or flavors.
- Naturally Caffeine-Free
- Buckwheat is a grain, not a Camellia sinensis tea, so it contains no caffeine — enjoy it any time of day, including the evening.
- Master-Crafted by Ssanggye (since 1975)
- Roasted by Korean food master Kim Dong-gon (김동곤, 식품명인 제28호) in Jirisan Hadong, in a HACCP-certified facility — Korea's national food-safety standard.
How to Brew It
- Place 1 tea bag in a cup (about 7 fl oz / 200 mL) and pour hot water at about 195–212°F (90–100°C).
- Steep for 2 to 3 minutes, to taste, to draw out the full toasted aroma.
- Enjoy it hot, or steep it stronger and pour over ice for a refreshing iced cup.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and odors.
What Makes It Different
This is a single-ingredient Korean buckwheat tea, roasted by a designated food master at Ssanggye (since 1975) — not a blended or flavored tea. Its toasty, savory taste makes it an easy caffeine-free swap for coffee or sugary drinks, hot or iced.
The 40 individually wrapped bags are convenient for home or the office, sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so you skip the long wait of overseas shipping.
Allergen note: this tea is made from buckwheat. Buckwheat is a known allergen that can cause serious reactions in sensitive individuals, so avoid it if you have a buckwheat allergy and check the package label. It is made in a facility that also handles other grains, so trace cross-contact is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic Korean buckwheat tea, and who makes it?
Yes. It is made in Korea from 100% roasted buckwheat by Ssanggye, a Korean tea maker established in 1975, and Korean food master Kim Dong-gon (식품명인 제28호) in Jirisan Hadong, in a HACCP-certified facility. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
How do I brew roasted buckwheat tea?
Place one tea bag in a cup (about 7 fl oz / 200 mL), pour hot water at about 195–212°F (90–100°C), and steep for two to three minutes. Enjoy it hot, or steep it stronger and pour over ice for a refreshing iced cup.
Does it contain caffeine or allergens?
It is naturally caffeine-free, since buckwheat is a grain rather than a Camellia sinensis tea. It is made from buckwheat, a known allergen, so avoid it if you have a buckwheat allergy. It is made in a facility that also handles other grains, so trace cross-contact is possible.
What does buckwheat tea taste like, and how is it different from green tea?
Roasted buckwheat tea has a warm, toasty, nutty, savory flavor with no bitterness. Unlike green or black tea, which come from the caffeinated Camellia sinensis plant, it is made from roasted buckwheat grain, so it is naturally caffeine-free with a clean, light finish.
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