Tartary Buckwheat Tea (Fagopyrum tataricum) — Whole-Plant Roasted Herbal Tea, 500g Bulk
Price range: $4.40 through $5.25
Description
Tartary Buckwheat Tea (Fagopyrum tataricum) is the roasted, puffed grain of a traditional food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Qiáo (苦荞). Also called Black Tartary Buckwheat or Ku Qiao Mai, it has been prized for centuries as a gentle, grain-based daily tea used to support digestion, harmonize the middle burner, and refresh the body. Its nature is slightly cool and its flavor is lightly bitter-sweet, making it a mild yet refreshing brew for everyday drinking.
Key Selling Points
- Whole-plant Tartary buckwheat, roasted and puffed
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) grain tea
- Fagopyrum tataricum, from Sichuan origin
- Naturally sweet from grain itself, no added sugar
- 500g bulk pack for daily brewing
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is dried and puffed to a warm golden-brown to deep amber color, with large, evenly expanded grains that feel light and crisp. The aroma is toasty and nutty, reminiscent of roasted grain. When brewed, the liquor turns clear pale gold and carries a smooth, gently sweet, slightly bitter-sweet taste with a clean, grain-like finish that lingers pleasantly.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Roasted Grain Herbal Tea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ku Qiao (Tartary Buckwheat Tea) |
| Botanical Name | Fagopyrum tataricum |
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried and Puffed |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily hot tea brewing
- Cold-brewed summer refreshment
- Hot pot and restaurant beverage service
- Blended with other herbal teas
- After-meal grain tea
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ku Qiao is brewed as a daily grain tea to support digestion and harmonize the stomach, often enjoyed after meals or during hot seasons. It is a common household beverage in Sichuan and Yunnan, served plain or blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or jujube. In regional culinary tradition, the puffed grains are also added to hot pot broths and grain porridges for a nutty, toasty note.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tartary Buckwheat Tea?
A: It is a roasted, puffed grain tea made from Fagopyrum tataricum, known in Chinese as Ku Qiao (苦荞). It is a traditional food-herb beverage enjoyed daily in many parts of China.
Q: Does this tea contain added sugar?
A: No. The sweetness comes naturally from the grain itself. No additional sugar or sweetener is added during processing.
Q: How do I brew Tartary Buckwheat Tea?
A: Place a small handful of the puffed grains in a teapot or cup, pour hot water over them, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. The grains can be re-brewed several times until the flavor fades.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500g large grain yellow tartary buckwheat, 500g large black tartary buckwheat groats, Long granulated tea 500g, Round granulated tea 500g, Large yellow tartary buckwheat individually packaged 500g, Black tartary buckwheat 300g bottle, Buckwheat tea 150g bottle |
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