Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Mai Sichuan Daliang Mountain Roasted Whole Grain Herbal Tea 500g x 2 Cans

Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Mai (苦荞麦), made from the roasted groats of Fagopyrum tataricum, a buckwheat grain traditionally enjoyed in Sichuan's Daliang Mountains. In TCM theory buckwheat is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This roasted whole-grain tea brews into a mellow amber infusion and is suitable for daily drinking as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Roasted whole-grain tea made from tartary buckwheat sourced from the Daliang Mountains of Sichuan
• Known in TCM as Ku Qiao Mai (苦荞麦) from Fagopyrum tataricum
• Rich nutty aroma with a smooth roasted flavor when brewed
• Caffeine-free grain infusion suitable for hot or cold brewing
• Convenient 500g canister format for daily tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The roasted groats typically show a deep golden-brown color with a firm, uniform texture and a toasty, nutty aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically amber with a mellow, grainy sweetness and a lightly roasted finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a spoonful of roasted groats in hot water for a daily grain tea
• Cold-brew in a pitcher for a refreshing caffeine-free summer drink
• Serve after meals as a traditional roasted-grain infusion
• Add brewed groats to porridge or use as a culinary grain topping

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, buckwheat has long been consumed as a food grain and steeped as a household tea, especially in highland regions of Sichuan. Roasted buckwheat tea is traditionally enjoyed warm after meals and is a common everyday beverage in Chinese and East Asian folk custom, often shared with family during colder seasons.

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