Small Leaf Kuding Tea Ku Ding Cha Loose Herbal Tea 75g Bottle Fresh Seasonal Sugar Free

Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), is a traditional Chinese herbal tea made from the dried leaves of Ilex kudingcha. This 75g bottled batch is a current-season harvest, sulfur-free, and sugar-free. In TCM theory, kuding tea is considered bitter in flavor and cooling in nature, traditionally associated with clearing internal heat. It is commonly brewed alone or blended with other teas for daily herbal drinking.

Key Selling Points

• Small leaf kuding tea from the current season harvest
• Made from dried leaves of Ilex kudingcha, a classic Chinese herbal tea leaf
• Sulfur-free processing with no added sugar
• Convenient 75g bottle suitable for daily brewing and wholesale supply
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a bitter cooling tea for hot weather drinking

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically dark green, slender, and tightly rolled with a clean grassy aroma. When brewed, the liquor typically shows a light yellow-green color with a distinctly bitter taste that softens into a lingering sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone bitter herbal tea for daily drinking
• Blend a few leaves with green or black tea to moderate bitterness
• Serve chilled as a refreshing summer herbal drink
• Offer as a traditional herbal tea for guests or office tea breaks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, kuding tea has long been consumed as a daily herbal infusion, especially in warm seasons. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and relieving summer thirst. Drinkers often use just a few leaves per brewing due to its strong bitter flavor, and it is sometimes paired with chrysanthemum or other mild teas to balance the taste.

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