Sticky Rice Aroma Pu-erh Tea Nuggets 2021 - Fragrant Ripe Pu-erh 250g

Premium 2021 Sticky Rice Aroma Pu-erh Tea Nuggets - Fragrant & Smooth Ripe Pu-erh 250g

Experience the unique charm of this 2021 Sticky Rice Aroma Pu-erh Tea Nuggets (糽米香茶头), a specialty ripe pu-erh featuring warm rice fragrance, creamy woody character, subtle sweetness, and a velvety, comforting mouthfeel. This tea combines premium cha tou (tea nuggets) with the natural fragrance of sticky rice herb, creating a unique fermented aroma with no bitterness, easy brewing, and rich, cozy flavor. With 5 years of aging since 2021, the tea has developed exceptional smoothness and depth.

Sticky Rice Aroma - Nuo Mi Xiang

Sticky Rice Aroma (糽米香 - Nuo Mi Xiang) pu-erh is a specialty tea that combines ripe pu-erh with a natural herb called "sticky rice herb" (Nuo Mi Xiang herb). This herb, which grows in the same regions as tea in Yunnan, has a natural fragrance reminiscent of freshly cooked sticky rice. When blended with pu-erh, it creates a unique aromatic tea with warm, comforting character.

Cha Tou - Tea Nuggets

This tea features cha tou (茶头 - tea nuggets), the clotted parts of ripe pu-erh that naturally form during fermentation. Cha tou is exceptionally sweet, smooth, and aromatic, with higher concentration of flavor compounds than regular ripe pu-erh. The nuggets are also more durable and can be steeped many more times, making them excellent value.

2021 Vintage - 5 Years of Aging

Produced in 2021, this tea has undergone 5 years of natural aging, allowing the sticky rice fragrance to integrate beautifully with the ripe pu-erh base. The aging has developed greater smoothness, depth, and harmony between the rice aroma and earthy pu-erh character.

Distinctive Flavor Profile

The flavor profile features warm rice fragrance from the sticky rice herb, creating a comforting, nostalgic aroma reminiscent of freshly cooked rice. The tea offers creamy woody character from the ripe pu-erh base, providing depth and earthiness, along with subtle sweetness that balances the earthy notes. The mouthfeel is velvety and comforting, creating a smooth, satisfying drinking experience. The tea has a unique fermented aroma, no bitterness, and rich, cozy flavor that has mellowed beautifully with 5 years of aging.

Easy to Brew - Beginner Friendly

Sticky Rice Aroma pu-erh is exceptionally easy to brew with no bitterness even if over-steeped. The forgiving nature makes it perfect for beginners or busy tea drinkers who want a reliable, delicious cup without fuss.

Health Benefits

Sticky Rice Aroma Pu-erh combines the benefits of ripe pu-erh and sticky rice herb. The tea aids digestion and soothes the stomach, supports weight management and metabolism, helps reduce cholesterol levels, provides warming and comforting effects, promotes gut health, and offers antioxidant protection. The sticky rice herb adds additional digestive and warming benefits.

Key Features:

Tea Type: Specialty Ripe Pu-erh - Sticky Rice Aroma (糽米香)
Format: Cha Tou (tea nuggets) - premium clotted parts
Vintage: 2021 (5 years aged)
Weight: 250 grams
Grade: Premium grade
Origin: Yunnan Province, China
Special Ingredient: Natural sticky rice herb (Nuo Mi Xiang herb)
Flavor Profile: Warm rice fragrance, creamy woody, subtle sweetness
Aroma: Unique fermented aroma with sticky rice character
Mouthfeel: Velvety, comforting
Character: Rich, cozy, no bitterness, easy to brew
Aging: 5 years of natural aging for enhanced smoothness
Endurance: Exceptional - can be steeped 10-15+ times

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 150ml (about 1-2 teaspoons of nuggets)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the nuggets, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Can be re-steeped 10-15+ times, increasing time by 10-20 seconds each
Teaware: Gaiwan, teapot, or travel mug - very forgiving
Note: No bitterness even if over-steeped - perfect for beginners