Wong Lo Kat
Batch 1Est. 1828
Founding
Founded in 1828, Wong Lo Kat is the original brand of Lingnan herbal tea.
What made it famous
As the earliest herbal-tea house, the name became almost synonymous with Cantonese cooling tea itself.
Signature craft
Its recipe simmers a blend of herbs meant to clear 'heat' and damp, a daily drink suited to Lingnan's hot, humid climate.
Cultural standing
A 'China Time-honored Brand', Wong Lo Kat is the signature face of herbal-tea culture in southern China.
Related
Intangible Cultural Heritage:Herbal Tea (Liangcha)