Name: Sheikh Ahlou Tea 41022 | Chaara Green Tea (Strands) 200 g
Price: 3.50 EUR
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Cheikh Ahlou Green Tea 41022: Premium-Quality Loose-Leaf Tea

Moroccans call it chaara, literally «the hair»: a green tea made up of fine, twisted strands, stronger than “grain” tea, and the emblem of tea from the Saharan regions. With its grade 41022, a classic Chunmee, Cheikh Ahlou offers a premium-quality version in a 200-gram box of loose-leaf tea.

Loose-leaf tea Chaara Grade 41022 Premium quality 100% Green Tea Bulk, 200 g Southern Tea

Cheikh Ahlou Green Tea 41022: What You Need to Know Before Buying

Sheikh Ahlou 41022 is a strand-style green tea—known as “chaara” in Morocco—sold in a 200-gram box of loose-leaf tea, premium quality. The number 41022 refers to a classic grade of chunmee green tea, with thin, twisted leaves that produce a dark amber, full-bodied, and clean-tasting infusion—more intense than that of whole-leaf teas. This is the preferred style of tea in the Saharan regions for the “three glasses” ritual, prepared slowly in a small metal teapot and served very sweet, with or without mint. It naturally contains caffeine and is enjoyed from morning through late afternoon.

Chaara: The Other Side of Moroccan Tea

In Morocco, the world of tea is divided into two categories: tea leaves rolled into pearls, and chaara—those thin, twisted leaves whose name means «hair» in Arabic. The further south you go, the more prevalent chaara becomes: it is this tea that fills the teapots of the Sahara, from desert camps to the homes of Laayoune and Dakhla, where tea is prepared slowly and drunk strong.

Sheikh Ahlou 41022 fits perfectly into this tradition, right down to the imagery on its box: the desert, the caravan, the blue man, and his teapot resting on the sand. Its grade, 41022—a historic reference in the chunmee classification system—promises uniform strands and a full-bodied brew: dark amber, clean, and crafted to withstand the generous amount of sugar and the prolonged steeping typical of the Saharan ritual.

Strands, for a full-bodied tea

The thin, twisted leaves of chaara release their character more generously than the pearls: the cup is full-bodied, darker, and more robust.

Grade 41022: A Safe Bet

In the classification system for Chunmee green tea, each grade has its own number. The 41022 is among the most sought-after on the Moroccan market: a designation that connoisseurs recognize at a glance.

The Tea of the Three-Glass Ritual

This is the kind of tea traditionally brewed over long periods in the Sahara, where the same teapot is used for three successive rounds, each with its own distinct character.

200 g bulk, premium quality

A generous format that lets you control the amount you use, from a light morning tea to rich blends for special occasions.

Our Tisane Addict Review of Cheikh Ahlou 41022

We wanted a true chaara in our catalog, and this one checks all the right boxes: even strands, very little dust at the bottom of the box, and above all, that consistency in the brew that this style is known for. Where many teas lose their flavor by the second infusion, this one delivers three infusions without losing strength—which is exactly what we look for in a tea from the South. Sweet—as is customary—it retains its character rather than being overshadowed by the sugar.

Chaara, or tea leaves, is often a matter of family and region: if your go-to tea is typically from the North—mild and rolled into pearls—our Grain Rafiâa Sultan Green Tea is the classic example of this. The two styles complement each other very well: the "grains" for light, everyday tea, and the "chaara" for full-bodied brews that last.

Aspect

Fine, dark, twisted strands that give the liquor a deep, dark amber color.

Taste

Full-bodied and straightforward, with a distinct herbal bitterness that calls for sugar and lingers throughout the three glasses.

Style

Tea from the Saharan regions and the "three glasses" ritual: strong, sweet, and shared without rushing.

Composition

100% green tea strands, Chunmee grade 41022. No added flavorings.

How to Prepare It, From the Sahara to Your Kitchen

In Saharan tradition, chaara is prepared in a small metal teapot placed over hot coals or a stove: a good handful of tea leaves, a first rinse that’s poured out, then a slow steeping, a generous amount of sugar, and that long process of pouring back and forth between the teapot and glasses, which aerates the tea and creates the foam. At home, a simplified version works very well: one tablespoon for a small teapot, a quick rinse, then 5 minutes over very low heat before adding sugar and pouring from a height.

The Three-Glass Ritual

The same teapot is used for three rounds of tea, ranging from the strongest to the mildest: take your time—that’s the whole philosophy of desert tea.

Nice and sweet, just like back home

Chaara is made for sugar: it’s what brings out the balance in the blend, between herbal strength and sweetness.

With or without mint

In the Sahara, people often drink it without mint so they can savor the tea itself; a few fresh mint leaves are still welcome if that’s what you’re used to.

For the moments we share

Evening gatherings, reunions, afternoons that stretch on and on: the strong, sweet tea of the chaara is perfect for long conversations.

Product references

Product name

Cheikh Ahlou 41022, loose-leaf tea (chaara), premium quality

Brand

Cheikh Ahlou, an iconic brand in the Moroccan tea market

Type

Plain loose-leaf green tea, twisted thread-like leaves (contains caffeine)

Rank

41022, a classic reference in the Chunmee green tea classification system

Aromatic profile

Full-bodied and bold, a dark amber liqueur with a distinct herbal bitterness; ideal when served very sweet and after prolonged steeping

Composition

100% Green Tea

Format

200-gram box of loose-leaf tea

Barcode (EAN-13)

6111269580012

Recommended preparation

1 tablespoon per small teapot, quick rinse, 5 minutes over very low heat, a generous amount of sugar, served from the top. Up to three consecutive infusions

FAQ: Cheikh Ahlou Green Tea 41022

What does "chaara" mean in reference to Cheikh Ahlou 41022 tea?

Chaara means «hair» in Arabic: it is the name Moroccans give to strand-shaped green tea—those thin, twisted leaves that are distinct from tea rolled into pellets. Sheikh Ahlou 41022 belongs to this family, which is particularly prized in the Saharan regions for its full-bodied character.

What does the number 41022 on the Cheikh Ahlou box mean?

It is a grade within the Chunmee green tea classification system, a style of twisted-leaf tea historically exported to Morocco and West Africa. Each number corresponds to a specific size and quality of leaf; 41022 is among the best-known and most sought-after varieties on the market.

What does Cheikh Ahlou 41022 green tea taste like?

Expect a full-bodied tea: a dark amber infusion, a distinct herbal character, and a pronounced bitterness, designed to be balanced by a generous amount of sugar. This profile is more intense than that of loose-leaf teas, true to the style of teas from southern Morocco.

How do you prepare Cheikh Ahlou 41022 the Saharan way?

Use one tablespoon of tea leaves for a small metal teapot. Quickly rinse the tea with boiling water, discard that first infusion, then let it steep for about 5 minutes over very low heat with a generous amount of sugar. Pour from a height to aerate the tea and create foam, and refill the teapot: tradition calls for three consecutive rounds.

What is the difference between chaara tea and tea beans?

Chaara consists of thin, twisted leaves that yield a full-bodied, darker brew, while tea pellets, rolled into beads, produce a milder, lighter cup. In Morocco, chaara is often associated with tea from the south and the Sahara, and tea pellets with tea from the north: two traditions, two distinct characters, and often a deeply rooted family preference.

When is the best time to drink Cheikh Ahlou 41022 tea?

Like all green teas, it naturally contains caffeine and has a full-bodied character that makes it ideal for mornings, after meals, and social afternoons. For late evenings, a caffeine-free herbal tea is a more natural choice to follow in the teapot.

Weight	0,250 kg

Cheikh Ahlou Green Tea 41022 – Chaara Loose-Leaf Tea 200 g