Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea Ku Qiao Cha 250g Canister Sugar Free Cold Brew Sichuan Liangshan Style

Black Tartary Buckwheat Tea, known in TCM as Ku Qiao Cha (苦荞茶), made from the roasted grains of Fagopyrum tataricum. This sugar free herbal grain tea is prepackaged in a 250g canister and prepared for cold or hot steeping. In TCM theory, buckwheat is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and is valued as a gentle daily grain tea. Enjoy it as a caffeine free beverage within a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Made from black tartary buckwheat grains, a traditional Chinese grain tea known as Ku Qiao Cha
• Botanical source is Fagopyrum tataricum, roasted and processed for easy steeping
• Sugar free formulation with a rich roasted aroma and smooth mellow taste
• 250g prepackaged canister, convenient for daily brewing at home or office
• Caffeine free herbal grain tea suitable for cold brew or hot infusion

Quality & Sensory

The roasted grains typically show a deep brown to blackish color with a firm, uniform texture. The dry tea carries a toasty, nutty aroma, and the brewed liquor is typically golden amber with a smooth, mellow, slightly sweet grain flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a hot daily tea in a pot or mug
• Prepare as a cold brew tea for warm weather refreshment
• Serve as a caffeine free beverage after meals
• Offer to guests as a roasted grain tea alternative to green or black tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, buckwheat is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and has long been consumed as a simple grain tea in Chinese folk practice. Roasted tartary buckwheat is commonly steeped alone as a daily beverage or served alongside meals, especially in Sichuan's Daliangshan region where it is a customary household drink. It is also traditionally enjoyed in autumn and winter as a warming roasted grain infusion.

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