Tartary Buckwheat Tea (Fagopyrum tataricum) — Roasted Yellow Ku Qiao Triangle Bags, 50 Count
$5.22
1968 in stock
Description
Tartary Buckwheat Tea (Fagopyrum tataricum) is a roasted herbal tea made from the hulled seeds of yellow Tartary buckwheat, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Qiáo (苦荞). Grown in the high-altitude regions associated with Liangshan, this caffeine-free grain tea has long been valued as a warming, gently nourishing daily beverage used to support digestion and comfortable circulation. Its nature is slightly cool to neutral with a sweet, lightly bitter flavor, making it a soothing yet grounding cup for everyday drinking.


Key Selling Points
- Roasted yellow Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum)
- Caffeine-free grain tea in convenient triangle bags
- Rich, aromatic toasted flavor from cold-brew processing
- Naturally occurring seed sugars, no added sweeteners
- Value bulk pack of 50 individually portioned bags


Quality & Sensory
Each triangle bag holds coarsely ground roasted buckwheat with a deep golden-brown color and a warm, nutty, toasted-grain aroma. When brewed, the liquor turns clear amber and releases a full, rounded fragrance with a lightly sweet, faintly bitter finish and a smooth, clean mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly without astringency.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Roasted Grain Herbal Tea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ku Qiao (Tartary Buckwheat Tea) |
| Botanical Name | Fagopyrum tataricum |
| Form | Triangle Tea Bags, 5 g x 50 |
| Net Content | 250 g |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |


Usage Scenarios
- Daily caffeine-free hot tea
- Cold-brewed refreshing summer drink
- After-meal digestive cup
- Office and travel hydration
- Blending base for floral or fruit teas


Traditional Uses
In folk grain-tea practice, Ku Qiao is roasted and steeped as a warming daily beverage, often taken after meals to support comfortable digestion and a settled stomach. It is brewed alone as a simple household tea, blended with chrysanthemum or goji berry for a lighter floral cup, or simmered into congee and grain porridges during cooler months. In highland regions, roasted buckwheat tea has long been a staple of everyday hospitality, served plain or lightly sweetened to guests.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tartary buckwheat tea?
A: It is a roasted herbal tea made from the seeds of yellow Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum), known in Chinese as Ku Qiao. It is naturally caffeine-free and brewed from grain rather than tea leaves.
Q: Does this tea contain added sugar?
A: No sugar is added. The sweetness comes entirely from sugars naturally present in the buckwheat seed itself, as noted in the product information.
Q: How do I brew the triangle bags?
A: Place one 5 g triangle bag in a cup, add hot water, and steep for a few minutes to taste. For a cold brew, steep the bag in cool water and refrigerate. Adjust strength to your preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 16 × 10 cm |
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