Small Leaf Kuding Tea Yuqing Tender Buds Bitter Tea Loose Leaf 175g Canned

Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha (小叶苦丁茶), from Ilex kudingcha, is a dried leaf tea from Yuqing. In TCM theory it is traditionally considered cool in nature with a bitter flavor, associated with clearing heat and supporting the liver and gallbladder. The tender buds are packed in cans for convenient storage and daily brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Yuqing small leaf Kuding tea made from tender buds
• Dried leaf tea from Ilex kudingcha
• Bitter flavor traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM
• Canned packaging helps protect aroma and freshness
• Unsweetened loose leaf tea for hot brewing

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically small, green, and tightly rolled with a fresh herbal aroma. After brewing, the liquor is typically pale green to yellow-green with a distinctly bitter taste and a clean, lingering finish. The bitterness is usually strongest in the first infusion and softens in later steepings.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot tea infusion
• Daily herbal tea
• After-meal tea
• Blended with other herbal teas
• Seasonal cooling tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha is traditionally used as a bitter cooling tea. It is commonly brewed alone or with other herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle, and is often taken after meals or during warm seasons. Traditional preparation usually involves steeping a small amount in hot water and drinking the infusion.

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