Organic Japan Hokkaido Black Bean Tea Roasted Crushed Soybean Kuromamecha

This Kuromamecha black soybean tea uses the finest organic black soybeans from Hokkaido. This caffeine-free herbal tea has a savory aroma and nutty, sweet flavor that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Black soybeans are known for anti-aging properties and impressive health benefits. Kuromamecha is a nutty, sweet black soybean tea made from roasted black soybeans. After roasting, the beans can be left in bean form or ground into a powder for tea.

Our Kuromamecha is left in crushed bean form, allowing you to eat the delicious beans for extra fiber after brewing. Our Kuromamecha originates from Hokkaido, a prefecture well-known for its superior agricultural practices. The rich soil there contributes to the flavor, aroma and quality of these round black soybeans. The southwest region of Kyushu is also famous for producing quality black soybeans.

In Japan, Kuromamecha is a particularly popular herbal tea due to its health benefits and versatility and since it can be enjoyed brewed both hot and cold.

Health Benefits Of Kuromame Tea:

1. Anti-Aging
Black soybeans contain an antioxidant called anthocyanin, which gives the soybean its natural dark pigmentation, such as that found in the skin of blueberries and eggplants, two other foods full of healthy vitamins and nutrients. In addition to pigmentation, this antioxidant is thought to improve blood pressure, blood flow and prevents the loss of collagen in the body, all of which contribute to fighting the signs of aging.

2. Disease Prevention
Drinking Kuromamecha black soybean tea does more than just keep you looking and feeling youthful. Anthocyanin is also an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that prevents carcinogens from developing in the body. Drinking this tea can also decrease your chances of developing diabetes and various heart diseases by stabilizing blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

3. Weight Loss
Kuromamecha consists of compounds such as isoflavones and saponin that improve your body’s lipid metabolism. Similar to green tea, improving metabolism limits fat absorption and enhances the rate by which fat is burned. Furthermore, black soybeans are legumes, which are naturally high in fiber and regulate digestion as well as blood sugar levels. After brewing, considering eating the softened beans for an additional boost to your daily dose of fiber!

4. Caffeine-Free
Unlike Japanese green teas, such as Sencha or Matcha, Kuromamecha is an herbal tea, which means it contains no caffeine. If you enjoy coffee but are sensitive to caffeine, Kuromamecha could be the perfect non-caffeinated alternative for you. It has an earthy, nutty flavor, which is refreshing without the effects of caffeine. Herbal teas are ideal for those looking to enjoy a cup of tea during the evening hours without the impact of caffeine delaying or disrupting your sleep.

5. Hormone Regulator
For women, drinking Kuromame black soybean tea has an added bonus. The same isoflavones that assist with weight loss can also work as hormone regulators. They work similarly to estrogen within the body, helping with hormonal imbalances like menopause and PMS. In addition, hormone regulation results in healthy and clear-looking skin.

Brewing Guide: 

Heat fresh, filtered water until boiled. Let cool very slightly — water close to 203°F (95°C) is ideal for bringing out the fragrance and flavor in Kuromamecha.
Pour water over 10 grams of kuromamecha.
Steep for 5 minutes. This tea can be steeped up to 2 times.

The beans give out a natural sweetness to the tea that is really easy to drink. You can drink it hot, or chill it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to two days. It makes a nice, cool summer drink too. This tea is packed with potassium, calcium, and iron. After drinking, you can eat the beans for an extra boost of fiber.