Kuding Tea Bitter Leaf Herb Slices Chinese Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing 500g

Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), is a bitter herbal tea made from the leaves of Ilex kudingcha, typically processed into dried leaf slices. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting digestive comfort. It is commonly brewed as a daily herbal tea, often taken after meals or during warm seasons. This product is a food agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese bitter herbal tea known as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶)
• Made from the leaves of Ilex kudingcha, a well-known TCM botanical
• Dried leaf slices in a convenient 500g pack for regular brewing
• Bitter flavor and cool nature traditionally used to clear heat
• Sourced from Sichuan and offered as a food agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaf slices are typically dark green to brownish-green with a firm, papery texture and a mild herbal aroma. When brewed, the liquor is usually pale yellow-green with a distinctly bitter taste that softens slightly on repeated infusions. The bitterness is a characteristic feature of this traditional herbal tea.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Taken after meals as a traditional bitter tea
• Combined with other mild herbs in a decoction
• Used as a seasonal cooling tea in warm weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶) is traditionally used to clear heat, calm the liver, and support digestive wellness. It is often brewed alone or paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for a cooling tea. Folk practice includes drinking it after heavy meals or during hot seasons to help balance internal heat. It is not intended to replace prescribed medicine.

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