Premium Wild Kuding Tea Large Leaf Ilex Kudingcha 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea

Premium Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), from the large leaves of Ilex kudingcha. These sun-dried whole leaves are a classic Southern Chinese herbal tea traditionally valued for their intensely bitter taste and cooling nature. In TCM theory, Kuding is associated with clearing heat. Brew a small amount as a strong herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade large-leaf Kuding tea leaves, whole and unbroken
• Botanical source Ilex kudingcha, a traditional Chinese herbal tea leaf
• Known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), traditionally associated with clearing heat
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural leaf character and aroma
• Traditionally brewed as a strong bitter infusion or blended with chrysanthemum

Quality & Sensory

Leaves are typically dark green to brownish-green, broad, and slightly curled with a dry, crisp texture. The dry leaf carries a faint grassy aroma. Brewed tea is typically pale yellow-green with an intensely bitter, lingering taste that softens into a mild sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew a few leaves as a strong traditional herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other mild herbs to balance bitterness
• Serve as a cooling daily infusion in warm weather
• Offer as a traditional after-meal tea in small quantities

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Kuding tea has long been consumed in southern China as a daily bitter infusion, especially in warm seasons. It is traditionally prepared by steeping a small number of leaves in hot water, and is often paired with chrysanthemum or goji berries to moderate its strong bitterness. It remains a customary household tea in Hunan, Hainan, and Guangxi regions.

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