Wuyi Rou Gui (Cinnamon)
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- Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China
- C. sinensis cv. Rougui
- 1,100 meters
- Spring 2026
- Plump and dark, tight and curly
- Cinnamon aroma
- Orange to brown
- Mellow and fresh, with aftertaste of sweet
- Bright yellow
- Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
- 36 months
Wuyi Rou Gui (武夷肉桂) is a roasted oolong, or rock tea (岩茶, yancha), from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, grown at about 1,100 meters from the Rou Gui cultivar. Its name means cinnamon, after its bold, spicy fragrance, which carries through several infusions. The orange-to-brown cup is mellow and fresh, with a sweet aftertaste.
At a Glance
- Tea type: Oolong tea (Wuyi rock tea, 武夷肉桂)
- Origin: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China
- Cultivar: C. sinensis cv. Rougui
- Elevation: 1,100 meters
- Harvest season: Spring 2026
What Does Rou Gui Taste Like?
- Dry leaf: plump, dark, tight and curled.
- Aroma: cinnamon-like and spicy.
- Liquor: orange to brown.
- Taste: mellow and fresh with a sweet aftertaste.
- Spent leaves: bright yellow.
Tea people in Wuyi say: no tea beats Rou Gui for aroma, and no tea beats Shui Xian for mellowness.
How Is Rou Gui Picked?
Rou Gui buds in mid-April and is picked in early May; spring is usually its only harvest. Picking happens only on sunny days, once the top leaf has opened, taking two or three leaves (“open-face picking”). The leaves are then withered, shaken, partly oxidized, rolled and roasted.
How to Brew Rou Gui
| Method | Water | Leaf per 100 ml | First steep | Each extra steep | Infusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gongfu (gaiwan or small teapot) | 100°C/212°F | 6g | 5 seconds | +5 seconds | 10 |
| Western (mug or teapot) | 100°C/212°F | 0.8g | 120 seconds | +30 seconds | 3 |
In practice, for gongfu brewing that means about 7.2 g of leaf in a 120 ml gaiwan. Pour the water, wait 5 seconds, then pour off all the tea. Add 5 seconds to each steep after that. For a 350 ml (12 oz) mug, use about 2.8 g and steep for 120 seconds.
Storage and Shelf Life
- Storage: Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
- Shelf life: 36 months
FAQ
Does Rou Gui contain cinnamon?
No. It is pure tea; the cinnamon note comes naturally from the cultivar and the roasting.
What is Wuyi rock tea (yancha)?
Yancha (岩茶, “rock tea”) is roasted oolong grown among the cliffs and gullies of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. The mineral-rich rocky soil gives these teas a distinctive depth that tea people call yan yun (岩韵, “rock rhyme”).
Keep Exploring
- Read: Trip to Wuyi Mountain and Story of Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe)
- Pairs well with: Da Hong Pao
- Pairs well with: Wuyi Shui Xian
Brewing Method
Chinese Gongfu Tea Method- 100°C/212°F
- 6g
- 5 seconds
- +5 seconds
- 10
Western Cup Method- 100°C/212°F
- 0.8g
- 120 seconds
- +30 seconds
- 3
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DBT –
wow. I think I got my new favorite.