It's All About Tea — cha gao

Cha Gao literally translates to tea paste. However, the substance is not at all pasty; it is more like a solid rock that dissolves in hot water. Although it is a form of instant pu-erh, it is not a low-quality product. During the Qing Dynasty, Cha Gao was produced only for the elite. Although the production methods were mostly abandoned after the Qing Dynasty, they are slowly being revived. Drinking Cha Gao provides you with a concentrated amount of all the usual pu-erh tea benefits. (Read more)