Small Leaf Kuding Tea Ku Ding Cha 40g Canister Tender Leaf Buds for Daily Brewing

Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (小叶苦丁茶), is a traditional Chinese herbal tea made from tender leaf buds of Ilex kudingcha. Naturally sun-dried and packed in a 40g canister, it is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its bitter cooling character. In TCM theory, kuding tea is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature. Enjoy it as a light daily infusion, brewed alone or blended with other teas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic small leaf kuding tea made from tender leaf buds
• Known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (小叶苦丁茶) from Ilex kudingcha
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve the leaf's character
• Traditionally associated with a bitter cooling profile in TCM
• Convenient 40g canister for daily brewing

Quality & Sensory

The dried buds typically appear slender, dark green, and tightly rolled with a fresh grassy aroma. Brewed, the liquor is typically clear yellow-green with a distinctly bitter initial taste that softens into a lingering sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal infusion
• Blend a few leaves with green or black tea
• Serve warm in cool seasons or cooled in warm weather
• Offer as a traditional tea after rich meals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, kuding tea has long been steeped alone or with a few leaves added to green tea to moderate its bitterness. It is traditionally associated with clearing internal heat in TCM theory and is commonly enjoyed as a daily household infusion, especially in warm seasons. A small quantity of leaves is typically steeped in hot water and re-brewed several times.

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