Wong Lo Kat

Batch 1
Est. 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)
Wong Lo Kat — China Time-Honored Brand · 1000usdinchina