The BUCKTEA is a real superfood and a favorite drink of supporters of a healthy lifestyle. The tea contains fiber, well-balanced essential amino acid and minerals, proteins, vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, E, niacin; Flavonoids, a number of trace elements: magnesium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus. (1) Because of its exceptional composition, buckwheat tea has dozens of beneficial properties.

The tea has powerful antioxidant effects , reduces oxidative stress in cells, helps fight aging and many diseases. The tea infusion contains rutin and other important flavonoids . (2) Rutin strengthens the heart, blood vessels, rejuvenates the skin, improves the work of the heart, increases blood clotting. Flavonoids are powerful antitumors, antioxidants and
improve microcirculation in the body. Numerous studies have confirmed the versatile pharmacological properties of buckwheat tea and their effects on the human body. Its main active components have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.

In traditional Chinese medicine, buckwheat tea is used to regulate the flow of qi. (3) If the life energy Qi flows harmoniously, one feels alive and experiences a positive change in inner perception and the surrounding world. The infusion calms the nervous system, relieves tension, helps to overcome stress and increased mental stress.

Buckwheat tea can also be drunk before bed as it does not contain caffeine .

Buckwheat tea is rich in fibre and improves the microflora in the intestine. (4) Thanks to fibre, a cup of buckwheat tea brings a feeling of satiety, so the tea perfectly helps to satisfy hunger during a diet. Buckwheat tea has the ability to remove toxins from the body and cleanse the intestines of toxins.

Buckwheat seeds contain a lot of fibre with cellulose, which not only reduces cholesterol absorption, but also accelerates its removal from the blood. (5) It is worth drinking a cup of buckwheat tea after a high-carbohydrate meal.

Buckwheat tea has a low glycaemic index and is gluten-free.

Buckwheat tea also has a slight decongestant effect. (6) Swelling is a fairly common weight loss problem. Unlike harsh diuretic herbs, this tea gently removes excess fluid and prevents the formation of new water retention.

Buckwheat tea has its own special taste and aroma, unlike any other tea. Its aroma is reminiscent of freshly baked oatmeal cookies, with slight notes of vanilla. Buckwheat tea has a subtle hint of bitterness and a light, unobtrusive taste of forest honey.

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3. Rui Jing, Hua-Qiang Li et al. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profiles of Three Fagopyrum Buckwheats. Int J Mol Sci. 2016 Apr; 17(4):589.

4. Christa K., Soral-Śmietana M. (2008): Buckwheat grains and buckwheat products - nutritional and prophylactic value of their components - a review. Czech J. Food Sci., 26:153-162.

5. Lijuan Lv, Yuan Xia et al. Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn.: A Review on its Traditional Uses, Phytochemical and Pharmacology. Food Science and Technology Research, 23(1), 1-7, 2017.

6. Rui Jing, Hua-Qiang Li et al. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profiles of Three Fagopyrum Buckwheats. Int J Mol Sci. 2016 Apr; 17(4):589.