Yellow Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Cha 250g Bottle Cold Brew Whole Germ Grain Tea

Yellow Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in Chinese as Ku Qiao Cha (苦荞茶), is a caffeine-free roasted grain tea made from the whole-germ groats of Fagopyrum tataricum, a buckwheat species long valued in traditional Chinese wellness practice. This 250g bottled pack is pre-roasted for cold or hot brewing and contains no added sugar. In TCM terms, buckwheat is traditionally associated with a cool nature and is enjoyed as a gentle daily grain tea. Steep and sip as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-germ yellow tartary buckwheat groats roasted and ready to brew
• Botanical source Fagopyrum tataricum a buckwheat grain long used in Chinese food tradition
• Cold-brew processed so it steeps easily in cold or hot water
• No added sugar and naturally caffeine-free grain tea
• 250g sealed bottle suited to home office and restaurant service

Quality & Sensory

The roasted groats typically show a golden-yellow to amber color with a firm plump texture and a toasty malty aroma. Brewed tea typically pours a clear golden hue with a smooth mellow grain flavor and a lingering wheat-like roasted sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily roasted grain tea
• Cold brew in a pitcher or bottle for refreshing iced buckwheat tea
• Serve as a table tea in restaurants after rich meals
• Add brewed groats to porridge or sprinkle over salads and yogurt

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, tartary buckwheat is regarded as a cooling grain enjoyed in mountain regions of Sichuan and Yunnan, where roasted buckwheat tea has long been a daily household drink. It is commonly served plain after meals or blended with goji berries, chrysanthemum, or hawthorn for a mellow mixed infusion. The spent groats are often eaten directly or added to congee so nothing goes to waste.

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