Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Cha 250g Canister Roasted Yellow Buckwheat Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha (苦荞茶), is a roasted grain tea made from the seeds of Fagopyrum tataricum. The dried buckwheat kernels are hulled and kiln-dried, then brewed like a tea. In TCM theory buckwheat is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor. Enjoy as a caffeine-free daily infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Roasted yellow tartary buckwheat seeds from Fagopyrum tataricum
• Known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha 苦荞茶 with a sweet flavor and cool nature
• Caffeine-free grain tea suitable for daily brewing
• Kiln-dried whole kernels in a resealable 250g canister
• Traditionally enjoyed after meals or in warm seasons

Quality & Sensory

The kernels are typically golden to light brown with a firm, plump texture and a toasty, nutty aroma. Brewed, the tea typically shows a pale amber color with a mellow, roasted grain taste and a clean, slightly sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep 1-2 teaspoons of kernels in hot water as a daily tea
• Re-steep the same kernels several times throughout the day
• Serve warm in cool seasons or chilled in summer
• Blend with goji berries or chrysanthemum for a mixed infusion
• Offer as a caffeine-free option at home or in the office

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice buckwheat has long been valued as a cooling grain tea, traditionally associated with supporting comfortable digestion and internal balance. Roasted buckwheat kernels are a familiar household infusion across Sichuan, Yunnan, and the Liangshan region, often sipped after meals or shared with guests. It is commonly paired with goji berries, chrysanthemum, or hawthorn in blended brews.

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