Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Cha 500g Roasted Whole Grain Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing
Price range: $5.34 through $10.40
Description
Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha (苦荞茶), is made from the roasted grains of Fagopyrum tataricum, a buckwheat plant cultivated in highland regions of China. The grains are sun-dried and roasted to develop a toasty aroma and golden color. In TCM tradition, buckwheat is considered cooling in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort. This caffeine-free grain tea is commonly steeped in hot water for daily drinking and is not intended to replace medication.
Key Selling Points
- Made from whole roasted Tartary buckwheat grains with no added ingredients
- Botanical source is Fagopyrum tataricum, a traditional Chinese highland grain
- Caffeine-free grain tea suitable for daily hot-water brewing
- Sun-dried and roasted using traditional processing for a nutty aroma
- Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling sweet-flavored grain for digestive wellness
Quality & Sensory
The roasted grains are typically golden to light brown with a firm, plump texture and a warm toasty aroma. When steeped, the tea typically shows a clear golden-yellow color with a smooth, mildly nutty and slightly sweet taste. The softened grains may also be eaten after brewing.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Roasted buckwheat grain tea |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 苦荞茶 |
| Pinyin | Ku Qiao Cha |
| Botanical Name | Fagopyrum tataricum |
| Plant Part | Whole grain |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep a spoonful of grains in hot water as a daily caffeine-free tea
- Refill the grains several times during the day for continued brewing
- Enjoy warm in the office or at home as a toasty grain beverage
- Serve after meals as a traditional digestive-friendly drink
- Eat the softened grains after steeping as a light snack
Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, buckwheat is regarded as cooling in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Folk practice commonly uses roasted Tartary buckwheat as a daily steeped tea, especially after rich meals or during warmer seasons. It is also traditionally added to congee or mixed grains in highland households. This product is a food item and is not a substitute for medicine.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is roasted Tartary buckwheat grain tea, known in Chinese as Ku Qiao Cha, made from whole grains of Fagopyrum tataricum.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM tradition, buckwheat is considered cooling and sweet and is traditionally associated with digestive comfort. It is a food, not a medicine.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Steep a spoonful of the roasted grains in hot water and refill as needed. The softened grains can also be eaten after brewing.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Yellow tartary buckwheat 100g, 250g yellow tartary buckwheat, Yellow tartary buckwheat 500g, Yellow tartary buckwheat 1000g, Yellow tartary buckwheat 2000g, 100g black tartary buckwheat, 250g black tartary buckwheat, Black tartary buckwheat 500g, Black tartary buckwheat 1000g |
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