Menghai Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Cakes – 500g, 6g Individually Wrapped Nuo Mi Xiang Shou Puer 糯米香茶
Menghai Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Cakes – 500g, 6g Individually Wrapped Nuo Mi Xiang Shou Puer 糯米香茶
Menghai Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Cakes – 500g
A highly aromatic Yunnan ripe Pu-erh / shou puer made with grade-one ripe Pu-erh tea and nuo mi xiang leaves / 糯米香叶, pressed into convenient 6g mini cakes and individually wrapped. This Menghai-style tea takes the familiar depth of fermented Pu-erh and layers it with a distinctive warm sticky-rice fragrance.
Taste & Aroma
The first impression is a rich, comforting sticky-rice aroma, followed by the naturally sweet fragrance of ripe Pu-erh. The liquor is amber-red to deep red, with a sweet, glutinous, silky and rounded mouthfeel. As the mini cake opens through repeated infusions, the ripe-tea body becomes fuller while the nuo mi xiang fragrance stays clearly present, creating a smooth cup with very little sharpness. The supplier describes this style as 甜糯、香滑、耐泡—sweet-glutinous, fragrant, smooth and suitable for repeated steeping.
Key Details
- Tea type: Ripe Pu-erh / Shou Puer 熟普洱
- Origin style: Menghai tea area, Yunnan
- Ingredients: Grade-one ripe Pu-erh tea + nuo mi xiang aromatic leaves
- Format: Mini compressed tea cakes
- Individual weight: approximately 6g per cake
- Net weight: 500g per pack
- Packaging: individually wrapped mini cakes
- Storage: protect from light, moisture and strong odours; keep ventilated and dry
Why Choose This Tea?
This is a practical everyday Pu-erh for people who want a strong aroma without the work of breaking apart a full-size cake. Each 6g portion is ready for a small teapot, gaiwan or mug. It is especially appealing to drinkers who enjoy ripe Pu-erh but want an immediately recognisable fragrant note: the sticky-rice aroma gives the dark fermented base a softer, sweeter and more inviting character.
How to Brew – Gongfu Style
Use one 6g mini cake for 100–150ml of water at 95–100°C. Give the cake a quick 5–10 second rinse to help it loosen. Start the first drinking infusion at around 10–20 seconds, then gradually extend the steeping time as the leaves open.
How to Brew – Mug or Larger Teapot
Use one mini cake for approximately 300–400ml of near-boiling water and steep for around 2–3 minutes. For a lighter, more fragrant cup, shorten the steep; for a darker, fuller cup, extend it gradually.
Best Time to Drink
This tea works especially well after breakfast, after lunch or during the afternoon. The warm, rounded flavour also makes it pleasant after richer meals. Its individually wrapped portions are convenient for the office, hotel stays and travel. Because it is real tea, it naturally contains caffeine, so caffeine-sensitive drinkers may prefer to enjoy it earlier in the day.
Food Pairing
Pair it with dim sum, sesame pastries, roasted nuts, mooncake, char siu, roast duck, braised dishes, dark chocolate or lightly sweet biscuits. Its sweet-glutinous fragrance complements roasted, nutty and caramelised flavours particularly well.
Who Should Buy This Tea?
Choose it if you already enjoy ripe Pu-erh and want a more aromatic everyday version, if you like sticky-rice fragrance, or if you want a convenient introduction to Chinese compressed tea. The smooth, sweet style is also approachable for people who find young raw Pu-erh too bitter or astringent.
Office & Travel Tea
The 6g individually wrapped format is one of this tea’s biggest advantages. Keep a few pieces in a desk drawer or travel pouch and brew without carrying a tea knife, full cake or scale.
Gift Guide
This tea suits Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, birthdays, housewarmings, office gifting, thank-you presents and tea sampler sets. It is particularly easy to gift to someone new to Pu-erh because the fragrance is immediately recognisable and the mini portions are simple to brew.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight, moisture, perfume, incense, spices and cooking smells. Close the outer package securely between sessions. Individual wrapping helps keep each piece tidy but does not replace proper dry storage.
FAQ
Where does the sticky-rice aroma come from?
The blend contains aromatic nuo mi xiang leaves / 糯米香叶 together with ripe Pu-erh tea.
Is actual cooked rice added?
No. The distinctive fragrance comes from the aromatic plant ingredient known as nuo mi xiang, not from cooked rice.
What does it taste like?
Expect a strong warm sticky-rice aroma, sweet ripe-Pu-erh fragrance, smooth rounded body and a sweet-glutinous finish.
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is ripe Pu-erh / shou puer.
How much tea is in each mini cake?
Each cake is approximately 6g, a convenient amount for a small Gongfu vessel.
Should I rinse it first?
Yes. A quick 5–10 second rinse helps the compressed cake loosen and prepares it for even extraction.
How many times can it be steeped?
It is designed for repeated infusions. Continue while the liquor retains fragrance, sweetness and body; the exact number depends on vessel size and steep time.
Is it suitable for the office?
Yes. The individually wrapped mini cakes are easy to store and portion without extra tools.
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. It contains real ripe Pu-erh tea, so it naturally contains caffeine.
How should I store an opened pack?
Keep it dry, ventilated, protected from light and away from foreign odours. Reseal the outer package after each use.
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