Whole-Plant Tartary Buckwheat Tea (Fagopyrum tataricum) — Roasted Black Ku Qiao Herbal Tea
Price range: $4.40 through $5.25
Description
Whole-Plant Tartary Buckwheat Tea (Fagopyrum tataricum) is the gently roasted whole-plant material of a traditional food-herb grain known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Qiáo (苦荞). Also called Black Tartary Buckwheat, Ku Qiao has long been valued as a mild, grain-based wellness tea used to support digestion, harmonize the stomach, and accompany rich meals. Its nature is slightly cool and its flavor is lightly bitter-sweet, making it a gentle yet refreshing daily infusion for those who prefer a caffeine-free roasted grain tea.
Key Selling Points
- Whole-plant Tartary Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum)
- Traditional food-herb grain tea, caffeine-free
- Low-temperature slow-roasted for a toasty aroma
- Loose bulk format for tea, hotpot, and hospitality use
- New-crop, 12-month shelf life, cold storage recommended
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is low-temperature slow-roasted to preserve the grain's golden-to-deep-brown color, crisp puffed texture, and warm toasted aroma. When brewed, the whole-plant pieces yield a clear amber infusion with a gentle roasted-grain sweetness and a faint, pleasant bitterness on the finish, reminiscent of toasted buckwheat and light floral notes.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Roasted Whole-Plant Grain Tea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ku Qiao (Tartary Buckwheat) |
| Botanical Name | Fagopyrum tataricum |
| Ingredients | Whole-Plant Tartary Buckwheat |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
| Processing | Low-Temperature Slow Roasting |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily caffeine-free herbal tea
- Hotpot and restaurant table tea service
- Hotel and hospitality bulk tea supply
- Blending with other roasted grains or flower teas
- After-meal warm infusion
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ku Qiao is brewed as a daily grain tea to accompany meals, support comfortable digestion, and warm the stomach after rich or oily food. It is a familiar table tea in hotpot restaurants and mountain households, where whole-plant Tartary Buckwheat is simmered or steeped in large quantities and served throughout the meal. It also appears in congee and grain blends, and is often paired with chrysanthemum, cassia seed, or roasted barley for a balanced, lightly bitter-sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Whole-Plant Tartary Buckwheat Tea?
A: It is a roasted grain tea made from the whole plant of Fagopyrum tataricum, known in Chinese as Ku Qiao (苦荞). It is a traditional food-herb ingredient brewed as a caffeine-free daily infusion.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ku Qiao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ku Qiao is associated with supporting digestion, harmonizing the stomach, and refreshing the body. It is commonly served alongside meals, especially rich or oily dishes.
Q: How do I brew whole-plant Tartary Buckwheat Tea?
A: Place a small handful of the roasted pieces in a teapot or cup, add hot water, and steep for a few minutes. The pieces can be re-steeped several times. Adjust the amount to your preferred strength.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Large grain yellow tartary buckwheat 500g, Large grain black tartary buckwheat 500g, Long granulation tea 500g, Round pelletizing tea 500g, Large grain yellow tartary buckwheat individually packaged 500g, Black tartary buckwheat 300g bottle, Tartary buckwheat tea 150g bottle |
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