Small Leaf Kuding Tea Ku Ding Cha 100g Premium Tender Buds Herbal Tea for Daily Hot Brewing

Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha (苦丁茶), is a premium substitute tea made from tender buds of Ilex kudingcha. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and distinctly bitter flavor, it is commonly enjoyed as a daily hot-brewed herbal tea. This 100g sealed canister contains carefully selected young leaves with no added sugar, suitable for regular tea drinkers seeking a traditional bitter herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade tender bud Kuding tea from the new harvest
• Known in TCM as Ku Ding Cha 苦丁茶 from Ilex kudingcha
• 100g pre-packaged canister with 12-month shelf life
• Sugar-free herbal substitute tea designed for hot brewing
• Sealed packaging preserves freshness and aroma

Quality & Sensory

The tender buds typically appear slender, dark green, and tightly rolled with a fresh vegetal aroma. When brewed, the liquor is typically clear yellow-green, delivering a strongly bitter initial taste that traditionally gives way to a lingering sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot-brew as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Blend a few buds with green tea for a milder infusion
• Serve as a refreshing iced tea in warm seasons
• Offer to guests as a traditional Chinese herbal beverage

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Kuding tea is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a customary daily drink in southern China, where a small amount of buds is steeped in hot water and often paired with green tea to soften its bitterness. It has long been a household beverage choice during warm seasons and after rich meals.

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