What is Kudingcha plant?

1. What is the plant?

Kudingcha is a plant of the genus Ilex of the Aquifoliaceae family. It is one of the evergreen trees. Its main distribution areas are South China and Southwest my country, such as Chongqing, Hubei, Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong and other regions. Its leaves are leathery, ovate-oblong and appear to have a certain glossiness.

2. Growth habits

1. It has strong adaptability and resistance, and grows very fast, with well-developed roots. It thrives best in well-drained, fertile and moist soil.

2. Kuding tea likes sunlight and a warm environment. The average temperature of the year should be kept above 10℃. Although it likes moisture, it is very afraid of waterlogging, so do not water it too much.

3. Purchase Method

1. Smell: The smell of the bitter gourd tea leaves is not very strong, it can be said to be very bland. If you smell it carefully, there is no peculiar smell, no burnt or moldy smell.

2. Taste: When tasting it, you should feel bitterness first and then sweetness. If it tastes spicy or particularly bitter, it means the quality is poor.