Dark Ku Qiao Mai — Roasted Tartary Buckwheat Tea 100g

Naturally Caffeine-Free Chinese Buckwheat Infusion Dark Ku Qiao Mai (苦荞麦) is a traditional Chinese infusion made from roasted Tartary buckwheat. Despite commonly being called “buckwheat tea,” Ku Qiao Mai is not produced from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). It is a naturally caffeine-free grain infusion with a remarkably comforting flavor and aroma. Dark Ku Qiao Mai has a sweet, soft, and enveloping character with distinctive notes reminiscent of freshly baked biscuits, toasted grain, nuts, and warm pastry. The infusion is clear and bright yellow-gold, while the aroma is warm, gently roasted, and naturally sweet. Easy to prepare and naturally caffeine-free, Ku Qiao Mai is an excellent alternative to traditional tea for any time of day — including the evening. What Is Ku Qiao Mai? Ku Qiao Mai (苦荞麦) means Tartary buckwheat, also commonly known as bitter buckwheat. It is traditionally consumed in China both as food and as a roasted infusion, and is particularly associated with regions including Yunnan, Sichuan, Shanxi, and Guizhou. Tartary buckwheat is botanically different from wheat and is not related to the tea plant. To make Ku Qiao Mai, the buckwheat material is processed and roasted, developing the distinctive sweet, cereal-like fragrance for which the drink is known. The Dark style receives a deeper roast, emphasizing warm toasted notes and creating a richer, more pronounced aromatic character. Appearance and tasting notes Its aroma immediately evokes something familiar and comforting: freshly baked biscuits, toasted cereal, warm pastry, and roasted grain. The taste is naturally gentle and subtly sweet. There is no tea-like bitterness or astringency. Instead, the texture is soft, rounded, and enveloping, with a clean cereal sweetness and a lingering baked-biscuit character. The deeper roast gives the infusion additional richness while preserving its smooth and approachable personality. Tasting profile: • Toasted Grain • Fresh Biscuits • Warm Pastry • Nuts • Cereal Sweetness • Gentle Roasted Notes Character and Experience Dark Ku Qiao Mai is one of the easiest drinks in our collection to enjoy. It requires no complicated brewing technique and is forgiving of longer infusion times. Its naturally caffeine-free character makes it particularly versatile: enjoy it in the morning, throughout the day, after a meal, or as a warm evening drink when you would prefer to avoid caffeine. It is also an excellent choice for people who enjoy the comforting aromas of roasted grains, biscuits, nuts, and pastry but want something lighter than coffee or a heavily roasted tea. Warm, smooth, subtly sweet, and extremely easy to drink. Naturally Caffeine-Free Ku Qiao Mai does not contain tea leaves and is naturally caffeine-free. This distinguishes it from Green Tea, Red Tea, Oolong, White Tea, and Pu-erh, all of which are produced from Camellia sinensis and naturally contain caffeine. Dark Ku Qiao Mai is therefore particularly convenient for: • Evening drinking • People avoiding caffeine • A warm drink after meals • Everyday hot or cold infusions • Anyone looking for an alternative to traditional tea. How to brew Standard Infusion • Water temperature: 90–95°C (194–203°F) • Use approximately 1 teaspoon per 500 ml of water • Steep until the desired intensity is reached • Adjust the quantity according to taste. Ku Qiao Mai is forgiving and can be prepared stronger or lighter depending on personal preference. Gongfu / Short Infusions Ku Qiao Mai can also be prepared using several shorter infusions. Use a higher concentration of buckwheat with a smaller volume of water and gradually increase the infusion time between servings. The roasted grain can be infused several times while it continues to release flavor and aroma. Origin • Product: Dark Ku Qiao Mai (苦荞麦) • English Name: Roasted Tartary Buckwheat Tea • Alternative Name: Bitter Buckwheat Tea • Type: Herbal / Grain Infusion • Plant: Tartary Buckwheat • Tea Leaves: None • Caffeine: Naturally Caffeine-Free • Style: Dark / Deep Roasted • Liquor: Bright Yellow-Gold • Profile: Toasted Grain • Biscuits • Warm Pastry • Nuts • Cereal Sweetness • Taste: Soft • Smooth • Naturally Sweet • Rounded • Comforting • Character: Warm • Roasted • Gentle • Easy-Drinking • Preparation: Suitable for regular infusion or repeated short infusions