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"Nuomi Xiang" (糯米香叶子, nuòmǐ xiāng yèzi) is a 2015 sheng pu-erh from the Zhoushi brand, in which the tea material is blended in a set proportion with leaves and stems of the nuomi herb. It is the herb that gives the cake its unusual sticky-rice, spicy and herbal aroma, which makes this pu-erh easy to recognize.
The combination of sheng pu-erh and nuomi is a choice for those who like unconventional flavors: the tea is complex, spicy and woody, and interesting as it evolves from infusion to infusion. The cake weighs 357 g.
Characteristics
- Type: sheng pu-erh with nuomi herb
- Brand: Zhoushi
- Year: 2015
- Form: cake (bing cha), 357 g
- Feature: material blended with nuomi leaves and stems
- Infusions: up to 7 full ones
- Flavor: spicy and woody, with a light bitterness
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a complex, moderately piquant scent; the nuomi trail comes first, with a light hint of beet and potato.
Infusion: bright, spicy and woody, with a light bitterness and nuances of herbs; the flavor shows nuomi herb, dried autumn leaves and a citrusy bitterness at the end of the sip. The liquor is amber in color. By the third infusion the nuomi notes fade and baked beans, roasted cashew and fruity tones appear.
Aftertaste: light and slightly sweet; after the rinse, last year's leaves and forest moss join the aroma.
Why You'll Love It
Invigorating and energizing, yet nicely warming, it suits cool weather and long tea sessions. Pu-erh with nuomi herb is a find for lovers of unusual aromas. It stands up to seven infusions.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (short infusions)
- Leaf: 5–7 g per 150–200 ml gaiwan
- Water: 95–98 °C
- Rinse is a must: it brings out the nuomi aroma
- First infusions 10–15 s, then gradually increase the time
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- Leaf: about 3 g per 200 ml of water
- Water: 95–98 °C, after the rinse
- Steep for about 3 min
Storage
Store the cake in a dry, cool place, away from direct light and strong odors; in a closed box or paper, without fully sealing it.