This Small Leaf Ku Ding Tea, we call it "Qing Shan Lv Shui" here as well. This is from the tea plants the wax tree (species of Ligustrum), while the common seem twisted Kuding tea is from the holly (species of Ilex).
The brew is a strange blend of bitterness with a final sweet note. it's better to brew Kuding in a clear glass simply to display the leaves as they turn bright green and spin while releasing their flavor.
Ku Ding Cha. In traditional Chinese medicine terms, it is used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and the eyes, and resolve toxin.
Research has found that the Ku Ding Tea promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, and lowers blood lipids. It has the reputation of preventing deterioration of the heart and brain function and maintaining proper body weight.
Location: Sichuan Province.
