Roasted Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea Loose Herbal Tea 100g Sichuan Liangshan Style

Roasted Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Hei Ku Qiao (黑苦荞), from Fagopyrum tataricum. This 100g pre-packaged loose tea is made from roasted black tartary buckwheat grains, a traditional herbal ingredient in Chinese wellness practice. In TCM theory, black tartary buckwheat is considered mildly cooling with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the Stomach and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly prepared as a daily caffeine-free tea for gentle traditional support.

Key Selling Points

• Made from roasted black tartary buckwheat, a traditional Chinese herbal grain
• Known in TCM as Hei Ku Qiao (黑苦荞) with a mild cooling nature
• Caffeine-free loose tea suitable for daily drinking
• Pre-packaged 100g format with 365-day shelf life
• Cold-brew friendly and also suitable for hot infusion

Quality & Sensory

The roasted grains are typically dark brown to black with a dry, crisp texture. The aroma is nutty and toasted. When brewed, the liquor is typically light amber to golden brown with a smooth, mildly sweet and gently roasted taste and no bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily hot tea infusion
• Cold-brewed summer tea
• Served alongside meals as a caffeine-free beverage
• Blended with other herbal teas for flavor
• Traditional grain tea for seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, black tartary buckwheat is traditionally used as a grain tea to support digestion and gently clear heat. It is commonly simmered or steeped alone, or paired with ingredients such as chrysanthemum or hawthorn in daily herbal blends. It is also used in congee and soups in some regional Chinese diets.

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