Five-Year Aged Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuocha – 500g Jingmai Material 糯香陈韵
Five-Year Aged Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuocha – 500g Jingmai Material 糯香陈韵
Five-Year Aged Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuocha – 500g 糯香陈韵
糯香陈韵 / Five-Year Aged Sticky Rice Aroma is a Yunnan ripe Pu-erh made from large-leaf tea material from the Jingmai area and presented as individually wrapped mini compressed tea pieces. The 500g pack is designed for easy daily brewing while retaining the mellow, aromatic character associated with aged shou Pu-erh.
Quick Product Snapshot
- Tea type: Ripe Pu-erh / Shou Puer / 熟普洱
- Style: Sticky Rice Aroma / 糯香陈韵
- Age designation: Five-Year Aged / 五年陈
- Tea material: Yunnan large-leaf tea material
- Tea area: Jingmai area, Yunnan, China
- Format: Individually wrapped mini compressed cakes / mini tuocha
- Pack weight: 500g
Tasting Notes & Aroma
The defining character is a warm sticky-rice-like fragrance layered over mellow ripe-Pu-erh depth. The liquor is smooth, rounded and full-bodied, with gentle aged character and a sweet return after the sip.
Flavor profile: sticky-rice aroma · mellow ripe-tea depth · smooth texture · rounded body · gentle aged character · returning sweetness.
How to Brew Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh
Gongfu method: Place one mini tea piece in a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Use 95–100°C water. Give it a quick rinse, then begin with short infusions of around 8–12 seconds. Let the compressed tea loosen naturally and gradually extend later infusions.
Mug or office method: Brew one mini piece in a larger mug or teapot with near-boiling water. Use a gentler, longer steep and adjust the strength by adding more water or shortening the next infusion. The individually wrapped format is especially convenient for work, travel and hospitality.
When to Drink It
The smooth aromatic profile works well as a morning tea, afternoon break, after-dinner tea or relaxed evening gongfu session. Its distinctive fragrance also makes it an approachable entry point for drinkers who are new to ripe Pu-erh.
Food Pairing
Try it with Chinese pastries, sesame sweets, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, mooncakes, lightly sweet biscuits or savoury dim sum. The grain-like fragrance is particularly comfortable beside warm, roasted and nutty flavours.
Tea-Room Display & Interior Styling
Individually wrapped mini cakes can be arranged in a ceramic lidded jar, woven basket, dark wood tray or tea cabinet for a refined tea-room display. The warm-toned wrappers suit New Chinese Style, contemporary Asian, natural wood and wabi-sabi interiors. Pair with Yixing-style clay, celadon, bamboo, linen and dark timber. Keep only a small display quantity outside; store the main supply properly away from light, humidity and strong scents.
Gift Ideas
This 500g pack works well as a Chinese tea gift for tea lovers, hosts, colleagues, business partners and anyone who enjoys aromatic tea. Pair it with a gaiwan, small tasting cups, travel tea set or storage jar to make a complete gift. The individually wrapped portions also make it easy to divide into tasting sets.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Keep away from perfume, incense, spices and other aromatic products so the tea can retain its characteristic fragrance.
FAQ
What does sticky-rice aroma mean?
It describes a warm, sweet, grain-like fragrance reminiscent of cooked sticky rice, layered over the mellow character of ripe Pu-erh.
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is ripe Pu-erh, also called shou puer or 熟普洱.
What does it taste like?
Expect a smooth, rounded cup with sticky-rice-like fragrance, mellow ripe-tea depth and gentle returning sweetness.
What water temperature should I use?
Use approximately 95–100°C water.
Should I rinse the tea?
A quick rinse helps wake the compressed tea and prepare it for the first drinking infusion.
How long should I steep it?
For gongfu brewing, start around 8–12 seconds and extend later infusions gradually.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The mini format is simple to use, and the aromatic sweetness makes the tea approachable for drinkers new to ripe Pu-erh.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes. The individually wrapped portions are convenient, presentable and easy to share.
Can I display it in a tea room?
Yes. A small portion looks attractive in ceramic jars, baskets or wooden trays, while the main supply should remain protected from sunlight, moisture and strong odours.
