Grandpa’s Sweet Rice

A Taste of Tradition

A Family Tradition, Made with Care

Grandpa’s Sweet Rice is a small-batch handcrafted food business based in Seattle, bringing the traditional Chinese dessert jiuniang (酒酿) to a new generation.

Made the way the founder's grandfather taught, this sweet fermented rice carries the warmth of family memories and the simple goodness of traditional homemade food.

What Is Jiuniang?

Jiuniang, sometimes called sweet fermented rice, is a traditional Chinese delicacy made by fermenting glutinous rice with water and a traditional starter.

Soft, lightly sweet, and gently tangy, it has a tender rice texture and a naturally developed sweetness. It can be enjoyed chilled, warmed, or paired with other foods.

Simple Ingredients. Traditional Craftsmanship.

Every batch begins with just a few essential ingredients:

Premium glutinous rice
Water
Traditional fermentation starter

Following time-honored fermentation methods, Grandpa’s Sweet Rice does not add white sugar, preservatives, or artificial flavors. Its distinctive taste develops naturally through the fermentation process.

Discover the Flavors

Alongside the traditional flavor, explore creative varieties inspired by natural ingredients, including:

Osmanthus
Lychee
Goji Berry
Dragon Fruit
Coffee

A Taste of Childhood, Shared with You

Grandpa’s Sweet Rice was created to preserve a family tradition and share its comforting flavors with the community.

Every spoonful is a connection to the past — made with care, rooted in tradition, and shared with love.

Come discover the sweetness of tradition at our Winter Market!