Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea 500g Liangshan Sichuan Cold Brew Roasted Aromatic Herbal Tea

Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao (苦荞), from Fagopyrum tataricum, is a roasted grain tea made from the seeds of black tartary buckwheat grown in the Liangshan region of Sichuan. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the Stomach and Large Intestine channels. The cold-brew roasted form gives a smooth aromatic cup for daily drinking.

Key Selling Points

• Made from black tartary buckwheat seeds sourced from Liangshan, Sichuan
• Roasted cold-brew style grain tea with a deep aromatic profile
• Known in TCM as Ku Qiao (苦荞) with a cool nature and sweet-bitter flavor
• Naturally sugar-free and caffeine-free grain-based herbal tea
• Sold as a 500g canister suitable for daily home or food-service brewing

Quality & Sensory

The roasted seeds are typically dark brown to near black with a dry, crisp, granular texture. The aroma is warm, toasted, and nutty. After brewing, the liquor is typically amber to dark brown with a smooth, lightly sweet, gently bitter roasted-grain taste and a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily hot tea brewed with hot water
• Cold brew grain tea for warm-weather drinking
• Served alongside meals in restaurants or hotels
• Blended with other roasted grains or herbal teas
• Used as a caffeine-free evening beverage

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, black tartary buckwheat is traditionally used as a cooling grain tea to support digestion and balance rich or oily meals. It is commonly brewed alone with hot water, simmered briefly for a stronger roast flavor, or paired with other roasted grains. It is often served after meals or during warm seasons as a refreshing daily drink.

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