Kuding Tea 75g with Lotus Leaf and Dandelion Substitute Tea Herbal Blend

Kuding Tea (苦丁茶, Ku Ding Cha) is a traditional Chinese herbal tea made from Ilex kudingcha and blended with Lotus Leaf (荷叶, He Ye) and Dandelion (蒲公英, Pu Gong Ying). This 75g bottle contains dried leaf and herb pieces traditionally used in TCM to support cooling and cleansing. In TCM theory, Kuding is bitter and cooling, associated with clearing heat and supporting liver and gallbladder function. Enjoy as a daily brewed tea or culinary decoction.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal tea blend featuring Kuding, Lotus Leaf, and Dandelion
• Kuding (Ilex kudingcha) is a well-known bitter cooling herb in TCM
• Lotus Leaf and Dandelion are classic herbs traditionally used for heat clearing
• Dried loose leaf form suitable for brewing or culinary decoction
• 75g bottle with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed and dry

Quality & Sensory

The dried blend typically shows dark green to brown leaf pieces with a coarse texture and a mild herbal aroma. When brewed, the tea is typically golden to amber with a distinctly bitter taste from Kuding, balanced by the lighter notes of Lotus Leaf and Dandelion. Bitterness may vary by batch and steeping time.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups or congee as a culinary herb
• Prepare as a traditional decoction
• Use in seasonal cooling tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Kuding Tea is traditionally used to clear heat, calm the liver, and support digestion. Lotus Leaf is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy digestion. Dandelion is traditionally used to clear heat and support liver function. These herbs are commonly brewed together as a cooling tea or added to soups and congee in folk herbal practice.

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