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Zum Sticky Rice Pu-erh Tea
$4.99
Discover Zum Zum's Sticky Rice Pu-erh—a expertly balanced blend that combines aged ripe pu-erh tea with natural rice-scent herb for a uniquely smooth, glutinous drinking experience. If you're looking for a pu-erh tea that delivers both depth and drinkability, this one stands out.
Why You'll Love This Blend
- Rich, layered flavor: The 2017 Yong De ripe pu-erh brings sweet, fruity, and earthy notes without the harsh wet-pile taste, thanks to proper aging as loose leaf
- Signature sticky rice character: Nuo Mi Xiang (rice-scent herb) adds that distinctive glutinous texture and aroma pu-erh enthusiasts crave
- Perfectly proportioned: The rice herb is blended at just the right ratio—enough to enhance without overpowering the pu-erh's natural complexity
- Easy to brew: Comes in 7g mini bricks that are lightly compressed, so they unfurl naturally after a couple steeps
- Sourced from Yunnan: The rice-scent herb is a natural Yunnan plant with authentic rice fragrance and taste built in
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zum Zum's Sticky Rice Pu-erh have caffeine?
Yes. Like all pu-erh tea, this blend contains caffeine. Ripe pu-erh typically has moderate caffeine levels, making it suitable for daytime or early evening brewing.
What exactly is Nuo Mi Xiang?
Nuo Mi Xiang is the Chinese name for sticky rice herb—a natural plant from Yunnan with an inherent rice scent and taste. It's blended here to complement the ripe pu-erh's sweetness and add that characteristic glutinous mouthfeel.
How do I brew these mini bricks?
Rinse with hot water first, then steep in 195–205°F water for 3–5 minutes per infusion. The light compression means the leaves separate easily, so you'll get several quality brews from each brick.
Specifications:
- Country of Origin: China
- Format: Mini brick (7g each, individually wrapped)
- Compression: Light, unfolds naturally
- Ingredients: Premium ripe pu-erh tea leaves and Nuo Mi Xiang (rice-scent herb)
- Harvest Years: 2017 pu-erh base, 2019 rice herb
Ingredients: Pu-erh Tea, Nuo Mi Xiang Rice-scent Herb.
High Caffeine
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Caffeine-Free: 0 mg per cup
Decaf: most caffeine removed; a small amount remains
Low Caffeine: 1–19 mg per cup
Medium Caffeine: 20–39 mg per cup
High Caffeine: 40+ mg per cup
Ingredients
Pu-erh TeaNuo Mi Xiang Rice-scent Herb
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| Price | From $4.99 | $30.99 | From $4.99 | From $7.99 |
| Price per cup | $1.10 / cup | $0.78 / cup | $0.97 / cup | $0.75 / cup |
| Brand | Zum Zum Tea | Palais des Thés | Zum Zum Tea | Zum Zum Tea |
| Tea type | Pu-erh | Pu-erh | Pu-erh | Pu-erh |
| Format | Loose leaf | Loose leaf | Loose leaf | Loose leaf |
| Caffeine | High | High | High | High |
| Flavor notes | Smooth, Fruity, Round | Smooth, Round | Smooth, Fruity, Round | Citrus, Smooth, Fruity |
| Key ingredients | Nuo Mi Xiang Rice-scent Herb, Pu-erh Tea | Pu-erh Tea | Pu-erh Tea | Pu-erh Tea |
| Origin | China | China | China | China |
| Brewing | 205°F · 3–5 min | 212°F · 3–5 min | Not listed | Not listed |
Characteristics come from each brand's product information. Price per cup is an estimate: one tea bag or 2.5 g of loose tea per cup.
