Premium Black Buckwheat Tea Black Tartary Buckwheat Full Chinese Tea 500g

Tartary Buckwheat is a domesticated food plant, it is often counted as a cereal, but unlike the true cereals the buckwheats are not members of the grass family. Thus they are not related to true wheat. Tartary Buckwheat is bitterer, but contains more rutin than common buckwheat. It also contains quercitrin. Tartar buckwheat was domesticated in east Asia, it is still eaten in the Himalayan region today.

Buckwheat tea has been used for a very long time in China. Contrary to popular belief, buckwheat bears no relation to wheat, it is the seed of a fruit related to rhubarb. The buckwheat plant grows small white flowers and bright green leaves. The groats, or seeds, are used to make buckwheat tea. It has a distinct malty aroma. It tastes rich and beefy, like coffee but without the bitterness. In truth, it has many different flavor notes, rather like a wine, and you may end up focusing on other flavors than other people. Almost everyone agrees that the scent of the tea is quite strong, but ultimately pleasing. This fragrant and flavorful tea has a satisfying nuttiness that is soothing and refreshing. Caffeine-free and chock full of Rutin, tartary buckwheat tea helps to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol as well as lower blood sugar levels.

Use 1 teaspoon Tartary Buckwheat tea for every 6-8 oz boiling water. Brew for 2-5 minutes.