Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Cha Granules 530g Roasted Whole Grain Wellness Tea

Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha (苦荞茶), is a roasted grain tea made from the seeds of Fagopyrum tataricum, a buckwheat variety traditionally valued in Chinese and Sichuan folk wellness practice. The dried kernels are hulled, steamed, and dried into golden granules for daily steeping. In traditional use, buckwheat is considered a cooling grain food suitable for everyday drinking. Steep in hot water and enjoy as a caffeine-free grain infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Roasted Tartary buckwheat granules from Sichuan, a traditional Chinese grain tea
• Made from Fagopyrum tataricum seeds, processed by drying into convenient granules
• Known in TCM as Ku Qiao (苦荞), a grain traditionally associated with everyday wellness
• Golden whole-grain kernels that brew into a light amber, nutty infusion
• Caffeine-free grain tea suitable for daily steeping at home or the office

Quality & Sensory

The granules are typically golden yellow with a firm, uniform texture and a toasty, grain-like aroma. Brewed, they typically yield a clear light amber liquor with a smooth, mellow, nutty taste and a mild roasted finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep granules in hot water as a daily caffeine-free grain tea
• Serve warm after meals as a traditional roasted-grain infusion
• Add brewed granules to congee or porridge for a nutty grain note
• Enjoy chilled in summer as a refreshing buckwheat drink
• Offer as a wholesome grain tea for guests or office breaks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, tartary buckwheat has long been consumed as a wholesome grain food, especially in Sichuan and other highland regions where it is a staple of local diets. Roasted buckwheat tea is a common everyday drink, often sipped warm after meals or shared with meals in place of plain water. The spent granules may also be eaten directly or stirred into congee and porridge.

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