Sparkling Tea from the Ancient Tea Road. Crafted for the Champagne Moment.
Chalu is a new kind of luxury — a non-alcoholic sparkling tea that captures the spirit of celebration with elegance, depth, and origin. Crafted in the highlands of Yunnan and inspired by the storied Tea Horse Road (茶路, Chálù), each bottle is a journey through China’s ancient tea heritage, reimagined for the modern table.
Cold brewed for clarity. Aged on native Yunnan oak for depth. Chalu is a drink for moments that matter — refined, refreshing, and free of compromise.
Chalu is the perfect alternative to sparkling wine
Offering the structure, tannin, and subtle mousse of Champagne, but entirely alcohol-free. Whether paired with fine cuisine, poured at golden hour, or raised in a toast, Chalu elevates every ritual of modern celebration.
Born in Yunnan.
Raised for Celebration.
The Collection
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SNOW JASMINE
The Bright One
Single-origin jasmine tea from Yuanjiang Valley.
Floral, crisp, and golden. A soft, crushable pour with white grape sweetness, bright acidity, and a clean, floral finish.
A clear straw yellow tint, with tight lacing. Bright floral notes on the nose with white tea undertones.
Profile: Floral, gently sweet, with white grape notes and a soft acidity
Ingredients: 92% Cold Brewed Jasmine Tea, Grape Juice, Yunnan Oak, Natural Acids, CO₂
Sugar: 55g/L | Caffeine: 18.1mg |
Format: 750ml | Shelf life: 24 months
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HIBISCUS NOIR
The Cuvée Blend
A blend of Yunnan hibiscus, wild purple camellia, and berries.
Bold, ruby-colored, and caffeine-free. Lush red fruit and floral perfume with firm tannins — think young Gamay, without the alcohol.
The nose is overflowing with red berries, underscored by perfume-like rose and green tea notes - naturally caffeine-free.
Profile: Deep garnet hue, red berries and floral perfume, structured like a young Gamay
Ingredients: 94% Cold Brewed Herbal Tea (Hibiscus, Wild Camellia, Strawberry, Raspberry), Grape Juice, Yunnan Oak, Natural Acids, CO₂
Sugar: 40g/L | Caffeine-free |
Format: 750ml | Shelf life: 24 months
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VOLCANO OOLONG
The Flagship Expression
Oolong grown on the volcanic slopes of Tengchong.
Toasty and dry with layers of alpine grass, nutty depth, and volcanic structure. A versatile pour with Champagne-like finesse.
Pan-toasted post-harvest, then aged on charred Yunnan oak for depth. A bright golden color, with a beautiful train of bubbles.
Profile: Nutty, toasted, with volcanic minerality and refined acidity
Ingredients: 94% Cold Brewed Oolong Tea, Grape Juice, Yunnan Oak, Natural Acids, CO₂
Sugar: 34.5g/L | Caffeine: 13.9mg |
Format: 750ml | Shelf life: 24 months
Our Story
Chalu was not born in a boardroom. It began in the mountains, over tea, poured and re-poured through long Yunnan afternoons.
In 2019, Mia and Fraser left Shanghai and moved west, drawn by a shared curiosity and a sense that something profound was waiting. She brought a lifelong love of tea. He brought a brewer’s instinct — honed through years in the brewhouse, including his time as Brewmaster at Goose Island, where the two had met.
In Yunnan, they found something deeper. The teas were wild, earthy, and unapologetic — rich with the scent of forest rain and volcanic soil. And unlike the individualistic experience of tea in Shanghai, here, tea was shared: brewed slowly, poured communally, and steeped in rhythm and ritual.
Mia immersed herself in the tea traditions of the region. Fraser focused on structure and balance. Mia’s passion for tea and Fraser’s technical expertise became the perfect complement of intuition and precision - together, they tasted over 100 teas, cold brewing each batch, and aging them on native Yunnan oak — a technique borrowed from winemaking, adapted for tea.
The result was something entirely new. They called it Chalu — a sparkling tea shaped by the land, culture, and people of Yunnan - designed to toast to the idea that celebration should be for everyone.
A drink without compromise. A ritual without rules.
Let’s work together.
We’re currently seeking thoughtful partners to help bring Chalu to discerning tables around the world. If you share our passion for craft, culture, and celebration — we’d love to raise a glass together.
Get in touch with the form, or drop us an email directly Fraser@Chaludrinks.com
Our Craft Philosophy.
Yunnan Only. Always.
Every ingredient in Chalu is sourced from Yunnan — a region of exceptional biodiversity and centuries-old tea craftsmanship. From volcanic ash soils to mist-draped jasmine valleys, we let terroir speak through every bottle.
Cold Brewed for Purity
Our teas are steeped slowly in cool water to extract delicate aromatics and nuanced texture — preserving the essence of each leaf, without bitterness or burn.
Aged on Native Yunnan Oak
Like fine wine, Chalu gains structure and complexity from aging — not in barrels, but on toasted Yunnan oak. This unique touch imparts soft tannins, elegant wood tones, and a sense of place rooted in the forests of its origin.
How to serve
Chill well before serving.
Pop carefully — our cork and cage seal is designed for celebration.
Use a white wine or flute glass to appreciate the mousse and aroma.
Pairs well with: seafood, light meats, fruit-based desserts, sunshine, cheese boards, or served solo and crisp.