What Is Norland Kuding Tea?
Norland Kuding Tea is a bitter Chinese herbal tea of three printed ingredients — big leaf holly, lotus leaf and dark tea — packed as twenty individually bagged 2g sachets, 40g in total. It is genuinely bitter, with a sweet aftertaste a moment later, and drunk unsweetened. The Nigerian-market pack carries NAFDAC registration number A5-100158, and Recs-Medix ships it worldwide by DHL Express.
Kuding cha has been drunk in southern China for centuries; Norland softens its sharp edge with lotus leaf and dark tea. The carton is marked 100% natural at Superfine (AA) grade and distributed by Beijing Norland International Trading Co., Ltd — see the rest of the range on the Norland Products brand page.
This is a herbal tea and a food product. It is not a medicine or a dietary supplement, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What Is Kuding Tea Made Of?
Three ingredients, listed on the back of the pack as Big Leaf Holly, Lotus Leaf and Dark Tea. Nothing else — no sugar, no sweetener, no added flavouring, no milk. Worth stating plainly, because far longer ingredient lists circulate online for this product that do not match the printed carton.
Big Leaf Holly (Ilex latifolia)
The kuding leaf itself, and the source of the bitterness. Not a true tea — it comes from a broadleaf holly, not the tea plant. It is among the most widely used bitter teas in traditional Chinese herbal practice, drunk as a cooling infusion.
Lotus Leaf (Nelumbo nucifera)
Known as he ye, lotus leaf is a long-standing ingredient in Chinese herbal tea blends. It brings a light, grassy note that rounds off the holly leaf’s sharpness.
Dark Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Post-fermented tea from the true tea plant, and the only real tea leaf in the blend. It deepens the colour, mellows the bitterness and brings naturally occurring tea polyphenols. Because it is Camellia sinensis, it also brings caffeine — this is not a caffeine-free tea, and no figure is printed on the pack, so we do not quote one.
What Are the Key Benefits of Norland Kuding Tea?
The pack makes no health claims, so these are the benefits of a good unsweetened herbal tea drunk regularly — modest, but for anyone replacing sugary drinks, not small.
- Supports a daily wellness routine as a sugar-free, unsweetened hot drink
- Contributes to daily fluid intake in place of soft drinks, sweetened juices or a third coffee
- Provides naturally occurring tea polyphenols from the dark tea in the blend
- Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice as a cooling bitter tea
- Offers a light lift from the caffeine naturally present in the dark tea, gentler than coffee
- Makes a low-calorie habit easy to keep up, with pre-portioned sachets you can brew anywhere and re-brew for a second cup
It is a general adult tea rather than a product for one group — men and women drink it the same way, and the pack draws no distinction. Results vary between individuals. A wellness tea is intended to support a healthy diet and lifestyle, not to replace them.
Information Printed on the Pack
Reproduced below in the manufacturer’s own wording.
| Product name (as printed) | HEALTH WAY KUDING TEA |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Big Leaf Holly, Lotus Leaf, Dark Tea |
| Quality level | Superfine (AA) |
| Net content | 40g — 2g per bag x 20 bags |
| Drinking method (as printed) | Put a tea bag into boiled water; soak for 3-5 minutes before drinking |
| Storage condition (as printed) | Dry, microtherm, sealed and avoid smell |
| Front-of-pack marking | 100% natural |
| Distributor | Beijing Norland International Trading Co., Ltd, Floor 11, Building 8, No. 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing |
| NAFDAC registration number | A5-100158 |
No supplement facts, nutrition table or caffeine figure is printed on this pack, so none is reproduced here.
How Do You Brew Norland Kuding Tea?
Put one tea bag into a cup or teapot, add boiled water and soak for three to five minutes — the method printed on the pack. Brew for less time if the bitterness is strong, longer if you prefer it sharper.
- Re-brew the same bag. Kuding holds its flavour well, so a used bag usually gives a second cup — add a little steeping time.
- Drink it plain, without sugar or milk. If the bitterness is too much at first, a slice of ginger or lemon helps.
- Start with one cup a day and see how you get on. Bitter teas sit easily on an empty stomach for some people and not for others.
Morning or early afternoon is the sensible default, given the caffeine.
Who Should Avoid Kuding Tea or Check First?
This is a strong bitter tea and it does not suit everyone. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or midwife before drinking it regularly if any of the following applies.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding. UK guidance is to keep total caffeine below 200mg a day and herbal teas to no more than four cups daily — see the NHS guidance on food and drink in pregnancy. This pack states no caffeine content, which makes it hard to count towards that limit.
- Sensitive to caffeine.
- Taking prescription medication, managing a long-term condition, or due to have surgery.
- Under 18. Recs-Medix supplies this as an adult beverage.
- Known allergy or sensitivity to any of the three ingredients listed on the pack.
If a cup does not agree with you, stop drinking it and speak to a healthcare professional.
What Norland Kuding Tea Does Not Do
Kuding tea is sold online with a long list of claims attached. Most are not supported by anything printed on this pack.
- It does not lower blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol. The widely repeated claim that kuding tea reduces the “three highs” is not supported by this label, and it is not a treatment for diabetes, hypertension or heart disease. It must never replace prescribed medication.
- It is not a weight-loss product. There is no fat burner in it and it does not cause slimming — it is simply a drink with virtually no calories, which helps only if it replaces something sugary.
- It does not detoxify or cleanse your organs. Your liver and kidneys do that continuously; no tea takes over from them.
- It is not a fertility or reproductive health product.
- It is 100% natural, not certified organic, and it is not caffeine-free.
Storage, Authenticity and Delivery
You will receive one sealed carton of twenty individually bagged 2g sachets, 40g in total: the green watercolour leaf design carrying the Norland crest and the Health Way name, printed in English, French and Portuguese, with the NAFDAC number on the back panel. Store it cool, dry and sealed, away from strong-smelling foods, since tea takes up odours easily, and out of reach of children. As with any food product, check the date printed on your pack before you start using it.
Recs-Medix has supplied natural health products since 2017, with stores in Lagos and Abuja. Every pack is dispatched in its original sealed manufacturer packaging.
- Same-day delivery in Lagos and Abuja where available
- Nationwide delivery across Nigeria, typically 1-3 business days
- Payment on Delivery available nationwide (Nigeria only)
- DHL Express international shipping to the USA, UK, Canada, the EU and Australia, typically 3-5 business days
- Prices shown in naira, dollars, pounds, euros and other currencies
- Support by WhatsApp, phone and email — contact the Recs-Medix team with any question
Still comparing? Green World Kuding Plus Tea uses the same kuding holly base with ginseng and reishi added, Norland Cordyceps Coffee is the same brand’s morning drink, and the full tea and coffee range is here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to drink kuding tea?
Morning or early afternoon, because of the caffeine. Some prefer it before a meal, when the bitterness is sharpest; others find it easier on a full stomach. No fixed time is printed on the pack.
Can I drink kuding tea every day?
Most healthy adults can drink a cup or two daily. Start with one, see how it agrees with you, then build up slowly. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or managing a health condition, check first with a healthcare professional.
Does kuding tea contain caffeine?
Yes. Kuding holly leaf is naturally caffeine-free, but this blend also contains dark tea from the tea plant, which does. No figure is printed on the pack, so treat it as a caffeinated drink and avoid it late in the evening.
Is kuding tea good for the liver and kidneys?
Your liver and kidneys filter your blood continuously on their own, and no tea cleanses or repairs them. Staying well hydrated supports normal kidney function, and an unsweetened tea contributes to that. With a diagnosed liver or kidney condition, speak to your doctor first.
What are the side effects of kuding tea?
Very bitter teas can cause mild stomach discomfort or nausea, especially on an empty stomach or in large amounts, and the caffeine can affect sleep or cause jitteriness if you are sensitive to it. Stop and seek advice if anything persists.
Is this the genuine Norland pack, and do you ship abroad?
Yes to both. This is the Nigerian-market Health Way Kuding Tea carton carrying NAFDAC number A5-100158, dispatched sealed. Recs-Medix ships worldwide by DHL Express, typically 3-5 business days to the USA, UK, Canada, the EU and Australia.
Norland Kuding Tea is a herbal beverage and not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before regular use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition.
Last updated: 1 August 2026
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