GABA Hong Cha Gao Shan

GABA Hong Cha Gao Shan is an experimental high-mountain black tea that combines the rich, robust material of Yunnan with advanced GABA processing technology. Made from the leaves of 70-year-old trees in the Wuliangshan Highlands, this tea is even better than planned—warm, fragrant, and extremely relaxing.

Origin

Wuliangshan Mountains, Pu’er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Produced in Autumn 2024 from large tea trees at 2000m altitude. This unique tea applies Taiwanese GABA technology to the “red tea” (Hong Cha) processing method, resulting in a tea that preserves the high GABA content while developing the deep, honeyed characteristics of a black tea.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

• Aroma: intensely fragrant, combining berry-woody notes with honey and fresh pastries.
• Taste: Rich, honey-baked, and juicy. It offers complex notes of berries, spices, and pastries. A pleasant Assam-like astringency gives structure, giving way to a full-bodied, warm, and sweet experience.
• Finish: Warm and sweet.

Effects & Benefits

Tea Superpowers:

• Deeply relaxing and warming
• Clears the mind and relieves stress
• Mildly intoxicating “body feel”
• High GABA content supports nervous system balance

Brewing Instructions

Simple brewing method:

• For 300-500ml teapot: 4-6g of tea
• Water temperature: 90-95°C
• Steeping time: 3-5 minutes

This tea is forgiving and yields a rich, sweet liquor.