Compressed Tea
Teas were traditionally compressed to preserve the quality of the tea leaves over long distances and long periods of time. The shelf life of most teas is about one year, but certain varieties of teas deliver an astonishing depth of flavor and complexity when aged....
Our compressed teas include cakes and tea balls that can be enjoyed now or properly stored to continue the aging process. Read more about aged teas on our blog.
Compressed White Tea with Rose Petals (2 oz)
Rose White Tea Cake is a type of compressed tea made by blending white tea (Shou Mei or Gong Mei) with double-petal red roses through a specialized pressing process. It preserves the sweet, mellow essence of white tea while infusing it with the rich fragrance of roses. This delicate and soothing blend has become a highly popular floral-noted tea in recent years.
Ingredients: Compressed White Tea leaves with Rose Petals
Directions: Steep 1 piece for every 16 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 195˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
2013 Vintage Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) Tea Ball
Perfectly sized for individual steeping, these exquisite white tea balls are made from leaves harvested in spring 2013. The aging process reveals unfolding layers of complexity and each infusion is sweet and smooth with minimal astringency. Bai Mu Dan, meaning White Peony, is a renowned Chinese white tea made with delicate, silvery leaf buds and young leaves (one bud two leaf ratio).A true treasure for tea connoisseurs.
You can enjoy this vintage white tea now or store it to continue the aging process. Read more on our blog: Timeless Tea - The Art of Aging Tea.
This purchase includes one tea ball.
Ingredients: Compressed Bai Mudan White Tea Leaves
Origin: Fuding, Fujian Province, China
Harvest: Spring 2013
Directions: Steep 1 tea ball for a 2-3 cup teapot. This tea can be re-brewed multiple times within 24 hours.
Recommended Water Temperature: 208˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Blended Pu’er Tea Balls
Pu’er tea leaves are masterfully blended with dried herbs and botanicals to create these artisan tea balls. Each herb complements the healing benefits and smooth earthy taste of pu’er tea.* When steeped in hot water, the leaves and botanicals slowly break apart and reveal their full dimension and depth of flavor.
Each purchase includes one handcrafted tea ball
Four styles available:
Orange Peel: Orange peel delivers warming and uplifting energy and concentrated zesty citrus flavor. Considered “cooling” according to traditional Chinese medicine, orange peel is used to balance qi and support the digestive and respiratory systems.*
Chrysanthemum Flower: Chrysanthemum flowers have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for their detoxifying and cooling benefits.* They deliver a very refreshing and lightly sweet flavor with notes of honey. Their floral flavor is more subtle than that of rose or jasmine tea.
Lily Flower: Dried lily flowers add a refreshing, tangy flavor and floral fragrance to herbal blends. In traditional Chinese medicine, the main functions of lily flowers are to strengthen the lungs, clear body heat, and calm the mind.*
Honeysuckle Flower: Honeysuckle flowers deliver subtle sweetness and earthiness with notes of honey. While it does offer a distinctly floral aroma, honeysuckle tea does not have a prominent flowery taste. In traditional Chinese medicine, honeysuckle flowers belong to the category of herbs that clear heat and dispel toxicity.* With anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties, honeysuckle is used to support respiratory and immune function.*
Ingredients: Artisan Pu'er Tea Leaves blended with Orange Peel, Chrysanthemum Flowers, Lily Flowers, or Honeysuckle Flowers
Directions: Steep 1 one tea ball in 16 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Artisan Dark Liji Pu'er Tea
This dark pu’er is traditionally made by a 4th generation artisan tea family. Wild tea leaves from the Jinggu region of Yunnan are handpicked, carefully fermented over low heat and aged, creating rich and smooth flavors of earth and molasses.
Arogya Tea is the exclusive US distributor of artisan Pu’er teas handcrafted by tea masters of the Liji Gu Zhuang tradition. With a lineage of over 100 years, these prestigious Liji pu’er teas use wild tea leaves from ancient forests of the Yunnan Province.
Ingredients: Artisan Dark Yunnan Pu’er Tea Leaves
Origin: Jinggu Region, Yunnan Province, China
Directions: "Wake" the leaves with a rinse of freshly boiled water, then discard that water. Gently pour hot water over the tea and let steep.
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Artisan Dark Liji Pu'er Cake
An authentically crafted dark pu'er cake from the Yunnan province makes an excellent gift for a tea lover or a specialty to serve at a gathering. Pu'er is an ancient preparation of aged dark Yunnan tea with earthy flavors and amazing depth and dimension.
For previous harvests, please contact us.
Arogya Tea is the exclusive US distributor of artisan Pu’er teas handcrafted by tea masters of the Liji Gu Zhuang tradition. With a lineage of over 100 years, these prestigious Liji pu’er teas use wild tea leaves from ancient forests of the Yunnan Province.
Harvest Year: 2020
Ingredients: Artisan Yunnan Pu’er Tea Leaves
Origin: Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Break off a quarter-sized amount of tea and place into a small teapot. "Wake" the leaves with a rinse of freshly boiled water, then discard that water. Gently pour hot water over the tea and let steep.
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Dark Pu’er Mini Tuocha
Hand picked from the giant ancient tea trees of Jingmai Mangjing, these special grade tea leaves are fermented according to ancient custom and then compressed into the shape of tiny bowls. Renown for its detoxifying and weight reducing qualities, this Pu-erh has a decidedly smooth and rich finish, likened to molasses.* These little Tuo Cha are a sure favorite.
Each 2 oz bag comes with roughly 8 individually wrapped cakes.
Ingredients: Organic compressed Yunnan Pu’er Tea Leaves
Origin: Jingmai Mangjing, Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Steep 1 unwrapped mini tea cake for every 12 oz of water. This tea can be re-brewed multiple times within 24 hours.
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Dark Pu'er Tea Balls
Each pu'er tea ball makes a perfect teapot of rich pu'er tea. Enjoy the smooth earthy taste of this dark pu'er and all the health benefits that it offers.
Each 2 oz bag comes with roughly 13 pu’er tea balls.
Ingredients: Hand-rolled Artisan Pu'er Tea Leaves
Origin: Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Steep 1 one tea ball in 16 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Goddess of Tiny Blossoms - 5 Flowering Tea Balls
A true work of art and celebration of nature, green tea leaves are hand sewn together and wrapped around delicate Jasmine flowers and a glorious amaranth blossom to make this blooming tea. Dazzling to the senses and delicious in its sweet yet grounded floral palate, this tea is an experience to behold and share with others.
Our Goddess of Tiny Blossoms flowering tea is a unique offering at Arogya Tea. Learn more about the therapeutic benefits of jasmine on our blog.
Each purchase includes five flowering tea balls.
Ingredients: Green Tea Leaves, Jasmine Blossoms and Amaranth Flower
Directions: Steep one flowering tea ball for every 20 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 190˚F
Steeping Time: 4 - 5 minutes
Raw Liji Pu’er Tea Cake
Prepared according to ancient traditions, this raw pu'er cake from the Yunnan province is a special offering for those who collect tea. This tea delivers subtly sweet and earthy flavors when brewed. This Liji Gu Zhuang cake is from their 2014 harvest.
Arogya Tea is the exclusive US distributor of artisan Pu’er teas handcrafted by tea masters of the Liji Gu Zhuang tradition. With a lineage of over 100 years, these prestigious Liji pu’er teas use wild tea leaves from ancient forests of the Yunnan Province.
Harvest Year: 2014
Ingredients: Artisan Yunnan Pu’er Tea Leaves
Origin: Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Break off a quarter-sized amount of tea and place into a small teapot. "Wake" the leaves with a rinse of freshly boiled water, then discard that water. Gently pour hot water over the tea and let steep.
Recommended Water Temperature: 190˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Teas were traditionally compressed to preserve the quality of the tea leaves over long distances and long periods of time. The shelf life of most teas is about one year, but certain varieties of teas deliver an astonishing depth of flavor and complexity when aged.
Our compressed teas include cakes and tea balls that can be enjoyed now or properly stored to continue the aging process. Read more about aged teas on our blog.
Aged Tangerine Peel & Dark Pu’er Cake
This mini tea cake features artisan dark pu’er leaves expertly blended with high-quality aged tangerine peel (chen pi). The deep, earthy character of the ripe pu’er is brightened by the lingering sweetness of citrus, creating a complex and refreshing blend. Perfect for a mindful tea ritual or as a digestive aid after a rich meal.*
Pu’er tea, as well as tangerine peel, has long been valued in traditional Chinese medicine for supporting digestion and overall gut health.*
Ingredients: Compressed Dark Pu’er Tea leaves, Tangerine Peel
Origin: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Steep 1 piece for every 12 oz of water. This tea can be re-brewed multiple times within 24 hours.
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes