pu-erh sticky rice ripe

type: black

origin: china

ingredients: nuo mi xiang pu erh tea

caffeine: medium

price level: $$$$

A classic blend of cooked (ripe) pu-erh leaves and the Nuo Mi Xiang herb, a plant that grows in abundance in the Yunnan province of China, also home to pu-erh teas. What makes this tea unique is the herb that imparts a taste similar to Chinese sticky rice, a traditional dish widely known the world over. The tea is compressed in the shape of a mini bird’s nest or bowl shape (tuo cha) and then wrapped in rice paper. This cooked pu-erh is a smooth-drinking tea with subtle notes of sweet smelling sticky rice, and a lingering rich, earthy undertone that pu-erhs are known for. Its pleasant, almost savory sweet aroma makes it a wonderful accompaniment to a hearty meal!