Ku Ding

Ku Ding, also known as 苦丁茶 (kǔ dīng chá) in Chinese, is made from the leaves of the broad-leaved holly, an evergreen tree with large leaves. Although it is often referred to as "tea", strictly speaking it is not, as it is not produced from the leaves of a tea bush.

Flavor

Since kudin is categorized as a bitter tea, its flavor naturally has a bitterness and astringency that is felt from the first sip. However, brewing the tea properly can soften its flavor, making it more delicate, and the aftertaste will pleasantly surprise you with a variety of nuances, including a subtle sweetness.

Aroma

Bright, smoky, sweet.

Effects

Kudin is known to be very beneficial for the cardiovascular system due to its high potassium content, which helps normalize blood pressure and dilates blood vessels. It also effectively detoxifies the body, alleviates hangover symptoms, improves oxygen supply to the tissues and contains many antioxidants. It also:

helps treat colds, lowers fever;
improves immunity and resistance to infections;
helps normalize blood sugar levels;
regulates metabolism, promotes weight loss;
cleanses the liver, removes toxins and heavy metals.

How to brew

Rinse the tea brew with 80°C to 85°C water. Then re-infuse the tea using 200-250 ml of water of the specified temperature per 0.5 or per 1 needle. The infusion time is no more than 3 minutes.

Ku Ding is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, as well as for women during pregnancy and lactation.

Ingredients: Ku Din.