Small Leaf Kuding Tea Ku Ding Cha Premium Pre-Qingming Tender Buds Loose Herbal Tea 40g Canister

Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), is a traditional Chinese herbal tea made from tender young buds of Ilex kudingcha. This premium pre-Qingming harvest features slender curled leaves with a naturally bitter taste that turns sweet aftertaste. In TCM theory it is considered cooling in nature. Enjoy as a daily infusion, brewed lightly at first to suit personal taste.

Key Selling Points

• Premium pre-Qingming tender bud harvest of small leaf kuding tea
• Traditional Chinese herbal tea known as Ku Ding Cha 苦丁茶
• Cold-extracted processing with no added sugar
• Slender whole buds with a characteristically bitter then sweet profile
• Convenient 40g sealed canister for daily brewing

Quality & Sensory

The tender buds typically appear dark green and tightly curled with a fresh grassy aroma. Brewed, the liquor is typically clear yellow-green with a pronounced bitter taste that softens into a lingering sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Steep a few buds in hot water for a refreshing after-meal drink
• Blend sparingly with green or oolong tea to soften bitterness
• Serve chilled in warm weather as a cooling infusion

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, kuding tea has long been enjoyed as a daily infusion, especially in warm seasons. It is often brewed alone or blended with green tea, and a small number of buds is traditionally considered sufficient per serving due to its strong flavor. Pre-Qingming tender buds have historically been prized for a finer, more delicate taste.

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