CAO BỒ GU SHU MAO CHA
SHENG PU'ER
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
Cao Bồ, Hà Giàng, Vietnam
Cao Bồ Gu Shu Mao Cha 2014 is an aged raw tea from ancient Shan Tuyết trees growing in the misty mountains of northern Vietnam. Naturally matured since 2014, it offers a smooth, honeyed taste with woody sweetness and calm mountain depth. MORE
AROMA
Honey, woody
TASTE
Wood, mineral, camphor
STORAGE: Vietnam
HARVEST: 2014
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
Cao Bồ, Hà Giàng, Vietnam
Cao Bồ Gu Shu Mao Cha 2014 is an aged raw tea from ancient Shan Tuyết trees growing in the misty mountains of northern Vietnam. Naturally matured since 2014, it offers a smooth, honeyed taste with woody sweetness and calm mountain depth. MORE
AROMA
Honey, woody
TASTE
Wood, mineral, camphor
STORAGE: Vietnam
HARVEST: 2014
Scientific studies proved that tea leaves from Pu’Er trees contain more polyphenolic organic compounds, which are the most powerful antioxidants than tea leaves from other regions. Sheng pu’er strengthens the cardiovascular system, vitalizes the nervous system, supports brain activity, reduces blood pressure, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 85-99 °C
Amount: 3-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 90 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3+
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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CAO BỒ GU SHU MAO CHA 2014
ORIGIN
Hà Giang is a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, located at the country’s northernmost border with China. Known for its dramatic landscapes and ancient tea forests, it is one of Vietnam’s most pristine and culturally rich regions. The province is defined by rugged limestone mountains, deep valleys, and winding rivers that shape its unique, untouched character. Tea gardens and wild Shan Tuyết trees grow at altitudes between 1,200 and 2,000 meters, surrounded by dense forests and cool mountain air. The climate is mild and misty, with frequent fog and high humidity that nourish the tea trees and enhance the natural sweetness of their leaves.
The soil in Hà Giang is rich in minerals, giving local teas a distinct clarity and depth of flavor. The region’s remote location and limited industrial activity help preserve the purity of its environment, making it one of the cleanest and most ecologically balanced tea-growing areas in Vietnam. Beyond its natural beauty, Hà Giang is home to several ethnic minority groups, including the H’Mông, Dao, and Tày, whose traditional lifestyles remain closely connected to the land. Together, the region’s geography, climate, and culture create a rare and authentic mountain terroir that defines the unique identity of Hà Giang and its celebrated teas.
Cao Bồ is a mountainous commune in Vị Xuyên District, located in Hà Giang Province, northern Vietnam - one of the country’s most remote and historically rich tea-producing regions. It lies deep within the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range, near the border with China, and is renowned for its wild ancient tea trees (Shan Tuyết) that grow naturally at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,500 meters above sea level. The environment of Cao Bồ is exceptional for tea cultivation: dense forest coverage, fertile mineral-rich soil, cool misty air, and clean mountain streams create a unique microclimate ideal for slow leaf growth and high aromatic concentration. These conditions give local teas their characteristic clarity, sweetness, and thick texture, often described as both powerful and harmonious.
The Shan Tuyết tea trees of Cao Bồ - some estimated to be several hundred years old - grow wild and untamed, with large, thick leaves covered in a fine white down, which is where the term “Tuyết,” meaning “snow,” comes from. These ancient trees are harvested by local ethnic minority groups, primarily the Dao and H’Mông, who maintain traditional, chemical-free cultivation and hand-processing methods. Cao Bồ is especially known among tea connoisseurs for producing high-quality Mao Cha (raw, sun-dried tea material) and Sheng-style teas similar in character to Yunnan Pu’er. The teas often feature a bright golden liquor with floral, honeyed, and lightly woody notes, balanced by gentle mountain minerality and a long, refreshing aftertaste (hui gan).
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaves of Cao Bồ Gu Shu Mao Cha 2014 are large and darkened by age, carrying a deep aroma of honey, dry wood, and subtle notes of herbs and camphor. When warmed, the fragrance reveals layers of forest honey, resin, and a hint of dried apricot.
The infusion is amber-gold, clear and luminous, releasing a warm and mature bouquet with a touch of mountain freshness. On the palate, the tea is full-bodied and harmonious - smooth at the front, evolving into soft woody sweetness with traces of mineral clarity and a gentle camphor coolness. The aftertaste is long, clean, and warming, leaving a sensation of depth and calm energy that reflects both the strength of ancient trees and the elegance gained through a decade of natural aging.
Hà Giang is a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, located at the country’s northernmost border with China. Known for its dramatic landscapes and ancient tea forests, it is one of Vietnam’s most pristine and culturally rich regions. The province is defined by rugged limestone mountains, deep valleys, and winding rivers that shape its unique, untouched character. Tea gardens and wild Shan Tuyết trees grow at altitudes between 1,200 and 2,000 meters, surrounded by dense forests and cool mountain air. The climate is mild and misty, with frequent fog and high humidity that nourish the tea trees and enhance the natural sweetness of their leaves.
The soil in Hà Giang is rich in minerals, giving local teas a distinct clarity and depth of flavor. The region’s remote location and limited industrial activity help preserve the purity of its environment, making it one of the cleanest and most ecologically balanced tea-growing areas in Vietnam. Beyond its natural beauty, Hà Giang is home to several ethnic minority groups, including the H’Mông, Dao, and Tày, whose traditional lifestyles remain closely connected to the land. Together, the region’s geography, climate, and culture create a rare and authentic mountain terroir that defines the unique identity of Hà Giang and its celebrated teas.
Cao Bồ is a mountainous commune in Vị Xuyên District, located in Hà Giang Province, northern Vietnam - one of the country’s most remote and historically rich tea-producing regions. It lies deep within the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range, near the border with China, and is renowned for its wild ancient tea trees (Shan Tuyết) that grow naturally at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,500 meters above sea level. The environment of Cao Bồ is exceptional for tea cultivation: dense forest coverage, fertile mineral-rich soil, cool misty air, and clean mountain streams create a unique microclimate ideal for slow leaf growth and high aromatic concentration. These conditions give local teas their characteristic clarity, sweetness, and thick texture, often described as both powerful and harmonious.
The Shan Tuyết tea trees of Cao Bồ - some estimated to be several hundred years old - grow wild and untamed, with large, thick leaves covered in a fine white down, which is where the term “Tuyết,” meaning “snow,” comes from. These ancient trees are harvested by local ethnic minority groups, primarily the Dao and H’Mông, who maintain traditional, chemical-free cultivation and hand-processing methods. Cao Bồ is especially known among tea connoisseurs for producing high-quality Mao Cha (raw, sun-dried tea material) and Sheng-style teas similar in character to Yunnan Pu’er. The teas often feature a bright golden liquor with floral, honeyed, and lightly woody notes, balanced by gentle mountain minerality and a long, refreshing aftertaste (hui gan).
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaves of Cao Bồ Gu Shu Mao Cha 2014 are large and darkened by age, carrying a deep aroma of honey, dry wood, and subtle notes of herbs and camphor. When warmed, the fragrance reveals layers of forest honey, resin, and a hint of dried apricot.
The infusion is amber-gold, clear and luminous, releasing a warm and mature bouquet with a touch of mountain freshness. On the palate, the tea is full-bodied and harmonious - smooth at the front, evolving into soft woody sweetness with traces of mineral clarity and a gentle camphor coolness. The aftertaste is long, clean, and warming, leaving a sensation of depth and calm energy that reflects both the strength of ancient trees and the elegance gained through a decade of natural aging.
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