Small Leaf Kuding Tea Loose Herbal Tea 500g Sichuan New Crop Bitter Leaf Tea

Small Leaf Kuding Tea, known in TCM as Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha (小叶苦丁茶), from Ilex kudingcha, is a dried leaf tea from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is traditionally considered cool in nature with a bitter, sweet flavor, associated with clearing heat and supporting the liver and gallbladder. It is commonly brewed as a daily herbal tea, valued for its refreshing bitter taste and traditional wellness role.

Key Selling Points

• Small leaf Kuding tea from Sichuan, supplied as loose dried leaves
• Known in TCM as Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha (小叶苦丁茶)
• Botanical source Ilex kudingcha, a traditional bitter leaf tea
• 500g bulk loose format ideal for regular brewing
• New crop, unsweetened, naturally caffeine-free herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically small, dark green to brownish-green, and brittle. The brewed tea is typically pale yellow-green with a distinctly bitter taste and a clean, slightly sweet aftertaste. Aroma is mild, grassy, and herbal.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs in a decoction
• Serve as a cooling summer tea
• Use in traditional tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xiao Ye Ku Ding Cha is traditionally used to clear heat, calm the liver, and support digestion. It is often brewed alone or paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice to soften its bitterness. Folk practice includes drinking it as a seasonal summer tea and in herbal formulas for occasional discomfort.

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