Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Mai Loose Grain Tea 500g Bottle Roasted Malty Brew

Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Mai (苦荞麦), made from the roasted grains of Fagopyrum tataricum. This caffeine-free grain tea is a traditional Guizhou specialty, valued in folk practice as a gentle daily beverage. Naturally sugar-free with a warm malty character, it is traditionally regarded as suitable for everyday drinking across seasons.

Key Selling Points

• Made from black tartary buckwheat grains sourced from Guizhou
• Botanical source Fagopyrum tataricum, a traditional TCM grain tea
• Naturally sugar-free and caffeine-free for daily brewing
• Naturally sun-dried and roasted to develop a rich malty aroma
• Convenient 500g bottled format for repeated steeping

Quality & Sensory

The grains are typically dark brown to near-black with a firm, plump texture. Brewed tea typically shows an amber-gold color with a toasty, malty aroma and a smooth, gently nutty taste with no bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a hot daily grain tea
• Cold-brew in a bottle for summer refreshment
• Serve after meals as a caffeine-free alternative to tea
• Add to congee or porridge for a toasty grain flavor

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, tartary buckwheat has long been consumed as a wholesome grain tea, especially in mountainous regions of Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunnan. It is traditionally prepared by steeping roasted grains in hot water and enjoyed as a daily household beverage, often shared with family or offered to guests.

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