High Mountain Tea
Ku Ding - Bitter Nail
Ku Ding - Bitter Nail
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This high grade of medicinal tea has a bitter taste initially but has a sweet aftertaste. It has a distinctive twisted shape rolled out of one leaf. With a reputation as being a longevity and sliming tea the medicinal properties are vast. Chinese Medicine doctors prescribe it for coughs and the common cold, itchy eyes and headaches. It is also used for fever and bad diarrhea. Any memory issues can benefit helping raise ones spirit. More contemporary western medicine acknowledges Ku Ding as a tea that can help with blood circulation and blood pressure along with lowering blood lipids like cholesterol.
Use just one leaf per cup and reinfuse several times.
Health & Wellness Benefits
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Black Tea is considered warming and nourishing. It is believed to support kidney function, improve bone strength and mineral density, aid digestion, and promote healthy circulation. Naturally rich in antioxidants, it helps restore balance and vitality, offering both comfort and gentle energy in every cup.
Brewing Instructions
Use 3–5 grams of tea per 500ml pot. Brew in a glass teapot, porcelain gaiwan, or clay teapot with freshly boiled water (90–95°C) for 2–3 minutes. Re-infuse the same leaves up to 3 times, adjusting steeping time to taste.
All the tea in China
Three thousand years ago the Chinese started producing tea and have been perfecting the art and skill ever since. Chinese Tea is by far the most complex and most prized tea in the world. Take yourself back to ancient China; drink tea that only the Emperors would exclusively consume and enjoy the complexity and depth of this highly prized and internationally sought after product. High Mountain Tea Co tea…ancient wisdom in a cup!