How much caffeine is in Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea?

Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240 ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea?

Target 100°C (212°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea be extracted?

Extract for 4–6 min using Teapot or Pot, at a ratio of 3–4g per 250ml water, prepared at Cut Leaf / Powder. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea?

Celiac disease: while buckwheat is gluten-free, cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains is possible during processing. Buckwheat allergy: those with Fagopyrum allergy should avoid; buckwheat is a known allergen. Pregnancy: generally regarded as safe; standard caution applies. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Bumthang valley, Bhutan

Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea

Name: How to Brew Bhutan Bumthang Buckwheat Tea
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240 ml)
Cuisine: Bumthang valley, Bhutan
Ingredients: 3.4 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g filtered water at 100°C; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

A traditional Himalayan buckwheat herbal infusion from Bhutan’s Bumthang valley with a toasty, nutty character and golden amber color.

In Bhutan’s Bumthang valley, a traditional herbal infusion called chukha or buga (buckwheat tea) is made from the roasted leaves and stems of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum).

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityLow

bitternessLow

bodyModerate

aromaHigh

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

No distinct note recorded here — the aroma reads as clear rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

clear aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

moderate body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

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