Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Cha Whole Germ Roasted Loose Grain Wellness Tea 500g x 2 Cans

Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha (苦荞茶), is a roasted whole-germ grain tea made from the seeds of Fagopyrum tataricum. Traditionally enjoyed in the Liangshan region of Sichuan, the roasted groats are steeped like tea and may also be eaten after brewing. In TCM terms buckwheat is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor. This caffeine-free infusion is a gentle everyday beverage for home or office.

Key Selling Points

• Roasted whole-germ Tartary buckwheat groats from the Daliangshan region of mainland China
• Known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha 苦荞茶, made from Fagopyrum tataricum seeds
• Caffeine-free steeped grain tea with a rich roasted aroma and nutty taste
• Convenient 500g x 2 can bulk format with a 12-month shelf life
• Brewed groats can be eaten directly, and the tea suits hot or cold preparation

Quality & Sensory

The roasted groats typically show a deep golden-brown color with a firm, plump texture and a toasty, malty aroma. Steeped in hot water, the liquor is typically clear amber with a smooth, nutty, mildly sweet roasted-grain taste and no bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a spoonful of roasted groats in hot water as a daily caffeine-free tea
• Chill the brewed infusion for a refreshing summer grain drink
• Eat the softened brewed groats directly as a light snack
• Serve as a warm roasted-grain beverage after meals at home or in the office

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory buckwheat is regarded as cool in nature and sweet in flavor, and it has long been a staple grain tea in the mountainous Liangshan region. Traditionally, roasted buckwheat groats are steeped in boiling water and refilled throughout the day, and the softened grains are eaten at the end. It is commonly shared as a seasonal household beverage and offered to guests as a warm roasted-grain infusion.

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