Golden Buckwheat Tea

Why people make this tea

Buckwheat tea has become increasingly popular across East Asia as a gentle everyday wellness drink, and for good reason. But not all buckwheat is the same: the common sweet buckwheat found in most supermarkets is used mainly for cooking porridge, while golden buckwheat — also called bitter buckwheat or tartary buckwheat — is a distinct variety with a significantly richer nutritional profile. Research has found that golden buckwheat contains many times more rutin (a bioflavonoid associated with vascular health), over twenty types of amino acids, and higher concentrations of antioxidant compounds than its sweet counterpart. The result is a lightly fragrant, slightly cooling tea that has earned a strong following among those watching their blood pressure, blood sugar or weight.