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Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion

Name: Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion
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Description

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) is the dried large leaf of a revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Dīng Chá (苦丁茶). For centuries, Ku Ding has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing, and spirit-lightening herb, used to refresh the senses, clear heat from the head, and support comfortable digestion after rich meals. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a brisk yet clarifying herb for soothing internal heat and restoring a light, balanced feeling.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional heat-clearing food herb
Large-leaf wild Ku Ding variety
Ilex latifolia botanical identity
Dried loose leaf, unsweetened
Suitable for daily tea and after-meal infusion

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep olive-green color, long twisted leaf shape, and clean herbal aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl slowly and yield a clear golden-green infusion with a distinctly bitter opening note that softens into a lingering, gently sweet aftertaste — a classic signature of well-processed large-leaf Ku Ding.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herbal Tea Leaf
Common Name	Ku Ding Tea
Botanical Name	Ilex latifolia
Form	Loose Dried Leaf
Processing	Dried
Packaging	Jar, 70 g

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion specifications

Usage Scenarios

Daily hot tea infusion
After-meal digestive tea
Blended with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
Summer cooling beverage
Office and travel tea routine

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ku Ding is brewed as a daily tea to clear heat from the head and eyes, refresh the spirit, and ease the heaviness that follows rich or oily meals. It is often steeped alone in hot water, or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berry for a balanced summer infusion. In southern Chinese tea culture, a small pinch is enough for a full pot, and the same leaves are traditionally re-steeped several times through the day.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Large-Leaf Wild Bitter Tea, Dried Loose Leaf Herbal Infusion preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Ku Ding Tea?

A: Ku Ding Tea is the common Chinese name for the dried large leaf of Ilex latifolia, a traditional food herb used as a bitter, cooling tea in Chinese daily wellness culture.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ku Ding Tea?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ku Ding is associated with clearing heat, refreshing the head and eyes, and supporting comfortable digestion. It is often enjoyed after meals or during warm seasons.

Q: How do I brew Ku Ding Tea?

A: Place a small pinch of leaves in a teapot or cup, pour hot water over them, and steep briefly. The infusion is naturally bitter, so adjust the leaf quantity to your taste, and the leaves can be re-steeped several times.