Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf
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Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf

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Description

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) is the dried large-leaf tea of a revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Dīng Chá (苦丁茶). For centuries, Ku Ding has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing, and spirit-lightening tea, used to refresh the senses, clear heat from the head, and support the free flow of qi. Its nature is bitter, cold, and clarifying, making it a brisk yet deeply refreshing brew for soothing internal heat and restoring a sense of lightness.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf overview
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf overview

Key Selling Points

  • Guizhou large-leaf Grade 1 Ku Ding tea
  • Traditional heat-clearing bitter tea
  • Low-temperature slow-baked for aroma
  • 500g loose-leaf bulk pack
  • New-crop seasonal harvest
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf key features
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully slow-baked at low temperature to preserve its deep olive-green color, broad curled leaf shape, and clean herbal aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl and yield a clear golden-green infusion with a distinctly bitter opening note that softens into a lingering, gently sweet aftertaste — a signature of well-processed large-leaf Ku Ding.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf quality and texture
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Herbal Tea
Common Name Ku Ding Cha
Botanical Name Ilex kudingcha
Form Loose Large-Leaf Tea
Net Weight 500g
Processing Low-Temperature Slow Baking
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf specifications
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Daily hot tea brewing
  • Iced or cold-brewed summer tea
  • Blending with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
  • After-meal palate cleansing
  • Bulk tea-shop and resale supply
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf in use
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ku Ding tea is brewed alone as a daily bitter tea to clear heat and refresh the mind, especially during warm seasons. It is often combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berry in cooling summer blends, and in some regional traditions it is simmered into light herbal decoctions for seasonal wellness. Its bold bitterness is traditionally valued as a sign of potency and is balanced by a sweet finish.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf preparation
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex kudingcha) — Guizhou Large-Leaf Bitter Tea, Grade 1, 500g Loose Leaf preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Ku Ding Tea?

A: Ku Ding Tea is the common Chinese name for the dried large leaves of Ilex kudingcha, a traditional bitter tea herb. It is brewed as a cooling, heat-clearing tea in Chinese food wellness culture.

Q: Why is Ku Ding tea so bitter?

A: The bitterness comes naturally from the plant's own compounds and is traditionally regarded as a sign of its cooling, fire-clearing character. A well-processed large-leaf Ku Ding softens into a sweet aftertaste.

Q: How do I brew Ku Ding tea?

A: Place a small amount of leaves in hot water, steep briefly, and adjust the quantity to your taste preference. It can also be cold-brewed or blended with milder herbs like chrysanthemum.

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Kuding small leaf tea green mountain green water tea 500g, Fine kuding tea 500g, 500 grams of chinese kuding tea, Coarse kuding tea 500g

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