Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g
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Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g

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Description

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) is the large-leaf, low-temperature slow-roasted leaf of a revered wild bitter herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Dīng Chá (苦丁茶). For generations, Ku Ding has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing, and throat-soothing herb, used to refresh the spirit, ease heat, and support clear-headed calm. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a brisk yet balancing infusion for cooling internal heat and harmonizing the body during warm seasons.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g overview
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Wild-harvested large-leaf Ku Ding tea
  • Low-temperature slow-roasted for aroma
  • Traditional cooling, fire-clearing herb
  • Loose leaf, unsweetened, 500g bag
  • Brews bitter-sweet with a clean finish
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g key features
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully slow-roasted at low temperature to preserve the leaf's deep olive-green color, long twisted strip shape, and faint toasted herbal aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl and yield a clear golden-green infusion with a bold, pleasantly bitter opening that softens into a lingering sweet aftertaste, leaving the palate cool and refreshed.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g quality and texture
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Loose Leaf Herbal Tea
Common Name Ku Ding Tea
Botanical Name Ilex latifolia
Form Dried Strip Loose Leaf
Net Weight 500g
Processing Low-Temperature Slow Roasting
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g specifications
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Daily hot infusion
  • Cooling summer tea
  • After-meal palate cleanser
  • Blended with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
  • Cold-brewed refreshing drink
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g in use
Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ku Ding is brewed as a daily tea to clear heat, refresh the mind, and soothe the throat, especially during warm weather or after rich meals. It is often steeped alone in a teapot or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and goji berry for a cooling seasonal infusion. In southern Chinese tea culture, a small pinch is repeatedly infused through the day, its bitterness mellowing with each pour.

Ku Ding Tea (Ilex latifolia) — Wild Large-Leaf Bitter Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Ku Ding Tea?

A: Ku Ding Tea is the common Chinese name for the dried large leaves of Ilex latifolia, a traditional bitter herbal tea. It is brewed as a cooling daily infusion and is known for its bold bitter-sweet flavor.

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, cooling the body, and refreshing the spirit. It is often enjoyed during warm seasons or after heavy meals as a brisk, palate-cleansing tea.

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 leaves can be re-infused several times, with the bitterness softening and the sweetness becoming more pronounced with each pour.

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