Small Leaf Kuding Tea Tender Buds Herbal Tea 65g Can Traditional Daily Wellness Infusion

Small Leaf Kuding Tea (小叶苦丁茶, Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha), from Ilex kudingcha tender buds, is a traditional Chinese herbal tea. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bitter, sweet flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting throat comfort. Supplied as loose dried tender buds in a 65g can, it is commonly steeped in hot water as a daily wellness infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Made from tender buds of small leaf Kuding tea
• Traditional Chinese herbal tea known as Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha
• Loose dried leaf form in a resealable 65g can
• Bitter-sweet taste traditionally used in cooling herbal infusions
• Prepackaged for convenient daily brewing

Quality & Sensory

The dried buds are typically small, tightly rolled, and dark green to brownish-green. The aroma is mild and grassy. After brewing, the liquor is typically pale yellow-green with a distinctly bitter first taste followed by a gentle sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily hot tea infusion
• Cooling herbal tea during warm seasons
• Afternoon wellness drink
• Blended with other mild herbs for taste balance

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Small Leaf Kuding Tea is traditionally used as a cooling herbal tea. It is often brewed alone or combined with herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for seasonal heat support. The tender buds are valued for a bitter taste that is believed to clear heat and promote throat comfort.

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