Cha Gao Trial Mystery Mixed Bag

Cha Gao Trial Mystery Mixed Bag

We wanted to have a little bit of fun with this one, so we are offering a mystery mixed trial bag of ten Cha Gao's - it's a great way to try Cha Gao if you have not tried it before and a fabulous gift for tea lovers.

Our set of ten Cha Gao's can include the following:

• Rose Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Gardenia Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Jasmine Sheng Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Fragrans Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Magnolia Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Chrysansthemum Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
  
• Feverfew Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Black Cha Gao Tea
• Sticky Rice Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Fuzi Aged Yunnan Shu Puer Cha Gao Tea
• Yunnan Aged Moonlight White Tea Cha Gao Tea
• Toppest Old Tree Aged Cha Gao Tea
• Old Tree Shu Cream Cha Gao Tea

We are not going to tell you what's what! Just try each tea and enjoy the experience!

Some of the above Cha Gao Teas we offer for sale within our Cha Gao Teas section.

Each Cha Gao is 1g and enough for a small pot of tea, or a large cup or mug of tea. Ideal for travelling!

What is Cha Gao Tea?

Cha Gao Tea (茶膏), also known as tea paste or tea essence, is a highly concentrated form of tea.

Cha Gao Tea is a concentrated tea extract traditionally made from Puer, used to brew strong tea quickly. It’s a historical form of instant tea that’s powerful, rare in authentic form, and still valued by some tea connoisseurs today.

• Traditionally made by boiling tea leaves for many hours until the liquid reduces into a thick, dark paste.
• Historically used in Ancient China, especially during the Song and Ming dynasties.
• It was prized for its medicinal properties, portability, and convenience.

Cha Gao Tea now comes in many different flavours, with manufacturers producing a wide range for the massive internal tea market in China. Cha Gao is not often found in western tea shops, and we are lucky to stock it.

How Cha Gao is used

• You only need a small amount dissolved in hot water to make tea.
• Often used in Pu-erh tea culture (especially with ripe Puer).
• Some modern versions are marketed as instant high-grade tea, though quality varies.

Traditional vs Modern Cha Gao

Flavor & Characteristics

• Wide range of flavors, including aged puer and wild teas. 
• Very intense, often bitter-sweet and earthy.
• Can have the deep fermented taste of aged tea.
• Used sparingly due to its strength.