| Cha Gao, or Pu-erh Tea Paste in English, was first produced in the Tang Dynasty. This very special and rare tea can be found recorded in ancient Chinese Medicine books for its properties to aid digestion and helps one sober up from alcohol. In 1950, Yunnan Tea Company was commissioned to process 1750 kilograms of Cha Gao for the Chinese army entering Tibet. It is believed that Cha Gao provided the Chinese army with the daily nutrient and fiber input, which were scarce in the high mountains in Tibet. Cha Gao is made using Pu-erh tea leaves. One kilogram of tea leaves can only produce around 200 to 250 grams of Cha Gao. Some Yixing Zisha pot collectors are known to use Cha Gao to season their tea pots, claiming that the paste is more effective than natural brewed tea leaves. Other names:
Yunnan Pu-erh Cha Gao, Tea Paste, Pu-erh Tea Paste Taste:
Cha Gao is naturally sweet with nice honeyed notes. You only need to use 1 gram for every 150ml of water. This should be good enough for 2 to 3 infusions. Appearance:
Brick-shaped and black in color. Brand, Manufacturer:
Lin Cang, Yunnan Province Pu-erh Type:
Cooked / Black Harvest Period:
2006 | 
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