Golden Buckwheat & Goji Berry Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo’s niece gave him a tin of golden buckwheat, and the first cup he brewed immediately impressed him with its clean, fragrant aroma. What looks like an ordinary grain tea is actually a processed form of bitter buckwheat — the variety that contains notably higher levels of bioflavonoids, rutin, and essential amino acids compared to sweet buckwheat. Combined with goji berries, this two-ingredient brew is an easy daily habit for those looking to support cardiovascular and metabolic wellness.

Method

1. Rinse goji berries briefly with cool boiled water; drain.
2. Place the goji berries and buckwheat tea together in a cup or small teapot.
3. Pour in boiling water, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
4. Drink and re-steep until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

In addition to supporting the three highs (blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids), this tea is also beneficial for declining vision — particularly for helping protect against macular degeneration. It can be drunk regularly. If you cannot find golden buckwheat tea (huang jin qiao mai), black buckwheat tea (hei ku qiao mai) is a similar option with good blood-sugar and lipid-supporting properties. The processed pellet form releases flavour more easily than raw buckwheat seeds, making it ideal for brewing as a tea.