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Ku Ding Cha(Chinese Holly)-Bitter Tea,Loose leaf

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Ku Ding Cha(Chinese Holly)-Bitter Tea,Loose leaf

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SKU: ESH-003B

This Kuding tea is made of tender Kuding buds and leaves. Tender, slim, fresh, dark green in color.

Packing in aluminium coated kraft paper bags.

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Ku Ding tea, also known as "bitter tea" Chinese Name: 苦丁茶(kǔdīng chá) literally "bitter nail/spike tea"

In Chinese, "ku" means bitter, describing the taste, and "ding" means nail, or a small piece, indicating the shape of the tea leaves. Kuding tea is a unique Chinese tea. It does not fall into any tea categories of green, black, oolong or white tea, which are all made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. Kuding tea is made from the leaf of Broadleaf Holly which belongs to the Folium Llicis Latifoliae family. It is mostly produced in the provinces of Yunnan, Hainan, and Fujian,China.

At one time the Ku Ding tea was used only as an offering to royalty. In Chinese medicine this rare and expensive tea is known to be extremely effective for lowering cholesterol and lowering high blood pressure. Researcher found that people who drank this tea daily has a lower chance of getting a stroke or a heart attack.

Kuding tea has reputation of "health tea", "longevity tea" and "slim tea". it has been proved that kuding tea can diminish inflammation and ease pain, enhance salubrity and clean out toxins, reduce fat and blood pressure, and keep the body fit. Kuding tea is widely used to cure cold, rhinitis, itching eyes, red eyes, soar throat and headache. Kuding tea is very effective in weight loss. Medical research shows that Kuding tea contains many important and therapeutic bioactive chemicals: 22 Kuding Glycin, 1.4 aminophenol, 8.8 polyphenols, 41 Vitamin C, 1.2 flavonoids, etc.

Kuding tea has been proven to be a highly valuable health drink that has therapeutic powers of cooling, cleansing, alexipharmic, antibacterial, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion and protecting from cancer among medical practitioners throughout history.

The traditional Chinese medicinal properties associated with Ku Ding (and many other plants) include its ability to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and the eyes, and resolve toxin, thus being used for common cold, rhinitis, itching eyes, red eyes, and headache. It is also said to calm fidgets and alleviate thirst, especially when one is suffering from a disease that causes fever or severe diarrhea. It transforms phlegm and alleviates coughing, thus used in treating bronchitis. Finally, it is said to invigorate digestion and improve mental focus and memory.

 

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SKU ESH-003B
Chinese Name 青山绿水(qīng shān lǜ shuǐ)-小叶苦丁(xiǎo yè kǔ dīng)
Other Names Folium llicis Latifoliae, Ilex kudingcha C. J. Tseng, Leaf of Chinese Holly, leaf of Broadleaf Holly
Teaware Glass Pot, Glass(Tumbler), Piao Yi Tea Maker
Water Temperature 95℃(203℉)+
Steeping Instructions Place herbals into the glass pot→Add hot water→Steep for 3-5 minutes(A candle warmer could be used to achieve better results)
Storage Seal tightly, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and odour.
Country of Manufacture China
Price $3.75
Packing & Weight 50g~500g/bag. Default packing with aluminium coated kraft paper bag.

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