Organic Cha Soba Noodles Green Tea 270g Hakubaku

Hakubaku Organic Cha Soba Noodles Green Tea are a classic Japanese-style noodle made from organic wheat flour, a small proportion of buckwheat flour and organic green tea powder. Light in texture with a mild, earthy flavour, these noodles are designed to bring balance and subtlety to both hot and cold dishes.

The inclusion of green tea powder gives cha soba its distinctive character, adding gentle colour and a restrained bitterness that complements savoury broths, dipping sauces and fresh toppings. Hakubaku's approach focuses on traditional methods and clean ingredients, resulting in noodles that cook evenly and hold their texture well.

These noodles are suited to everyday meals as well as more considered dishes, offering a refined alternative to standard wheat noodles while remaining approachable and versatile in the kitchen.

Key Benefits

• Made with organic wheat flour and buckwheat flour

• Includes organic green tea powder for traditional cha soba flavour

• Light texture suitable for hot or cold noodle dishes

• Crafted using simple, organic ingredients

• Inspired by traditional Japanese noodle-making

Ingredients

Organic Wheat Flour (97%), Organic Green Tea Powder (2%), Organic Buckwheat Flour (1%), Water

Directions

Cook noodles in boiling water until just tender, then drain well. Rinse briefly under cool water if preparing for cold dishes. Serve in broth, with dipping sauce, or dressed with vegetables and toppings as desired.

Warnings

Contains wheat and gluten.

Additional Information

Hakubaku is a Japanese brand with a long-standing focus on grain-based foods and traditional noodle production. The company emphasises quality raw materials and careful processing, aiming to preserve the character of each ingredient rather than masking it.

Extended Information

Cha soba noodles have been enjoyed in Japan for generations, particularly during warmer months when they are often served chilled with a light dipping sauce. The addition of green tea powder not only contributes colour but also a subtle flavour that distinguishes cha soba from standard soba or wheat noodles. Buckwheat flour, though used in a small amount here, adds depth and helps balance the wheat base.

In everyday cooking, these noodles pair well with simple ingredients such as spring onions, sesame seeds, tofu, mushrooms or lightly cooked vegetables. They can also be served in clear broths where their delicate flavour is allowed to come through. Because they are not heavily seasoned, they work well as a foundation ingredient that adapts easily to different styles of cooking.

Green tea itself has a long culinary and cultural history beyond beverages, particularly in Japanese cuisine where it is used in both savoury and sweet preparations. Checkout this resource for general, educational background on green tea and its components.

If you are exploring Japanese pantry staples, you can browse our range of noodles and traditional Asian ingredients suited to everyday cooking.

Always read the label to double-check ingredients before consumption.