Cha Gao

[MEversbergII]

Also called "tea paste".

http://yunnansourcing.com/en/1711641111 ... u-erh-tea-

I've seen these around various websites, including Alibaba and the above. The idea sounds interesting, and sounds a bit similar to the concentrate I've heard Tibetians use to make butter tea. Has anyone given this form of pu'er a try?

M.

[shah82]

http://ancientteahorseroad.blogspot.com ... trate.html

http://chadao.blogspot.com/2007/07/gera ... a-gao.html

knock yourself out.

[chrl42]

I've had it before, the pieces it takes quite long to be dissolved...

the flavor is quite unique with a hint of lemon

I heard it'd be some traditional form of Heicha but I didn't know the specific stories behind it, thanks for the link!

[AllanK]

Also called "tea paste".

http://yunnansourcing.com/en/1711641111 ... u-erh-tea-

I've seen these around various websites, including Alibaba and the above. The idea sounds interesting, and sounds a bit similar to the concentrate I've heard Tibetians use to make butter tea. Has anyone given this form of pu'er a try?

M.

I recently bought some of this ripe Cha Gao from Yunnan Sourcing. It was interesting. It had a taste of burnt coffee for lack of a better phrase, hard to accurately describe. It is said the burnt taste dissipates with aging.

[Jingjiatang]

traditional way of making Chaogao

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traditional way of making Chaogao

[MEversbergII]

I recently bought some of this ripe Cha Gao from Yunnan Sourcing. It was interesting. It had a taste of burnt coffee for lack of a better phrase, hard to accurately describe. It is said the burnt taste dissipates with aging.

Well, that is a bummer. I will have to look again to see if I can find some with a vintage. I wouldn't expect great tea, but burned tastes are never good.

Jingjiatang, that is quite the humble setup.

M.

[Jingjiatang]

Jingjiatang, that is quite the humble setup.

M.

It is. I think that's just some tea farmer making Chaogao very limited quantity, not for real business purpose.