Fermented Small Leaf Kuding Tea Tender Buds Guizhou Yuqing Bitter Tea Loose Leaf 175g

Fermented Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), from Ilex kudingcha, is a tender-bud tea from Guizhou Yuqing. In TCM theory it is traditionally considered cool in nature with a bitter-sweet flavor, associated with clearing heat and supporting throat comfort. The fermented and pan-fired leaves yield a smooth, less harsh brew for daily tea drinking.

Key Selling Points

• Tender small-leaf Kuding buds from Guizhou Yuqing
• Fermented and pan-fired for a smoother, less bitter taste
• Traditional TCM herb associated with clearing heat
• Loose leaf form suitable for repeated steeping
• Unsweetened and sealed for freshness

Quality & Sensory

The leaves are typically dark green to brownish-green with a tight, curled tender-bud shape and a light roasted aroma. After brewing, the liquor is typically golden-amber with a mellow bitter-sweet taste and a clean, lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily hot tea
• Iced tea
• After-meal tea
• Herbal tea blend

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Kuding tea is traditionally used as a cooling bitter herb, often brewed alone or with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for seasonal heat support. It is commonly prepared as a simple decoction or long-steeped tea, and sometimes added to soups or congee in small amounts for its bitter character.

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