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Fujian

Ròuguì肉桂

ròu guì

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān),...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

A powerful Wuyi oolong with a spicy cinnamon aroma, dark caramel, and campfire smokiness — a tea for warmth and focus.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Yixing clay is porous and "breathes" well, allowing the tea to fully unfold. Yixing clay tea...
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Too long steeping can make the tea taste astringent and bitter.Follow your sensations and adjust brewing time depending on desired liquor strength.Pay attention to liquor color,...
Water Temperature Detail
90-95°C (boiling water is not recommended).
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
Famous Teas of China, one of the "Four Great Bushes" (四大名枞, Sì Dà Míng Cōng) of Wuyi Mountains (the other three: Da Hong Pao, Tie Luohan, and Bai Ji Guan).
Coordinates
27°43' North latitude, 117°41' East longitude.
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān), Wuyishan City. The most prestigious tea is considered to be that grown in the...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Large, longitudinally twisted leaves, dark brown, almost black in color, with a reddish tint. Leaves are dense, strong, oily in appearance. Sometimes a light grayish coating can...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Very strong, characteristic, spicy, with a pronounced cinnamon note, as well as "fire" (roasting) notes, woody, chocolate, fruity (dried fruits), and floral nuances.
Liquor Aroma
Rich, deep, enveloping, with dominant cinnamon note, roasting overtones, dried fruits, chocolate, caramel, spices.
Liquor Color
From dark amber to red-brown, cognac-like, transparent, clear, with an oily sheen. Liquor color depends on the degree of oxidation and roasting.
Spent Leaves
Whole, dense, elastic leaves of dark brown color with reddish tint, unfold during brewing.
Taste
Very rich, saturated, dense, oily, with light astringency and noble bitterness that quickly transitions into a long, sweet aftertaste. The bouquet clearly expresses cinnamon, sp...
Details
Oxidation
15.000000 - 70.000000
Oxidation Maximum
70.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
70
Cultivar
For Rougui production, the tea bush cultivar of the same name is used - Ròuguì (肉桂, ròu guì). This cultivar is distinguished by:
Picking
Harvesting occurs in spring, usually in late April to early May.
Phase
Early
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