{"product_id":"sticky-rice-aroma-ripe-pu-erh-mini-tuocha-500g-yunnan-shou-puer-tea","title":"Sticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuocha – 500g Yunnan Shou Puer Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSticky Rice Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuocha – 500g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA smooth, comforting Yunnan ripe Pu-erh made as individually wrapped mini tuocha. This \u003cstrong\u003e糯香熟沱\u003c\/strong\u003e combines ripe Pu-erh with leaves of the aromatic Yunnan plant commonly called \u003cstrong\u003eNuo Mi Xiang\u003c\/strong\u003e (糯米香), creating a warm fragrance often compared with steamed sticky rice. It is not made from rice itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea style:\u003c\/strong\u003e ripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e individually wrapped mini tuocha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e current production batch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a mellow, rounded ripe-Pu-erh body with an earthy-sweet base and a distinctive soft grain-like herbal aroma. The liquor brews amber to reddish brown, with a smooth finish that works especially well for relaxed daily drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style:\u003c\/strong\u003e place one mini tuocha in a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Rinse quickly with 95–100°C water, then begin with short steeps of about 10–15 seconds. Increase the steeping time gradually. Compressed mini tuocha often open up over the first few infusions, so the tea can become fuller after the early cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy teapot or mug style:\u003c\/strong\u003e use enough tea for roughly 300–500ml of water, rinse once, then steep for about 1–2 minutes and adjust to taste. Re-steep while the flavour remains pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to drink it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e best after breakfast rather than on an empty stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e an excellent 2–5pm tea, especially when you want something richer than green tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter meals:\u003c\/strong\u003e its deep roasted-earthy style pairs naturally with savoury food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e ripe Pu-erh still contains caffeine, so caffeine-sensitive drinkers should avoid it close to bedtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it with dim sum, roast meats, mushrooms, nuts, sesame pastries, mooncakes, dark chocolate, lightly sweet rice cakes, aged cheese or a simple afternoon-tea plate. Its rounded profile can stand beside richer foods without becoming sharp or grassy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to display it at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe individually wrapped mini tuocha look especially attractive arranged in a ceramic bowl, lidded tea jar or bamboo tray beside a gaiwan or Yixing-style teapot. For a Chinese tea-room, study or living-room tea corner, keep the wrapped pieces dry and away from cooking smells, perfume and direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable as a gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The small wrapped format is easy to share and approachable for both experienced tea drinkers and people just starting with Pu-erh. Pair it with a gaiwan, tea tray, tasting cups or a tea scoop for a more complete Chinese-tea gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a clean, dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Avoid airtight storage immediately after the tea has been exposed to humidity. This is a current-batch aromatic ripe Pu-erh, so it is best viewed primarily as a \u003cstrong\u003edrinking tea rather than an investment tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. With good storage, the profile may mellow over time, but future market value is never guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe Pu-erh (shou puer).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it smell like sticky rice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sticky-rice aroma comes from aromatic Nuo Mi Xiang herb leaves used in Yunnan tea making. The aroma is botanical; the tea is not a rice-based drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to break the tea apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The mini-tuocha format is designed for convenient portioning. Put one piece directly into your brewing vessel and let it open naturally through repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brief hot-water rinse is commonly used for compressed ripe Pu-erh to warm the vessel and help the tea open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many times can it be steeped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral times. The exact number depends on water temperature, vessel size and how concentrated you brew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs afternoon or morning better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth work well. Morning after food gives a fuller start to the day; afternoon is ideal when you want a mellow, comforting tea with snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink it at night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can if caffeine does not affect your sleep, but it still contains caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this tea have investment or appreciation potential?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe would rate it as low to moderate from a collecting perspective because it is a current-batch, everyday-drinking tea. Storage quality, provenance, condition and future demand all matter, and no appreciation in value can be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"500g Pack","offer_id":62606763982929,"sku":"CZ-PUER-NMX-500G","price":66.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/sticky-rice-aroma-ripe-puer-mini-tuocha-500g-wrapped.jpg?v=1789494624","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/sticky-rice-aroma-ripe-pu-erh-mini-tuocha-500g-yunnan-shou-puer-tea","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}