Zhengyan Rougui Tea (2021)

Zhengyan Rougui Tea  is a premium Wuyi rock oolong (yancha) cultivated exclusively in the core “Zhengyan” (正岩) region of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian. Named after its dominant cinnamon spice aroma (“Rougui” means cinnamon), this tea is celebrated for its intense “cliff rhyme” (yan yun)—a mineral complexity derived from the volcanic soil of its protected terroir.

The thick, glossy leaves produce a deep amber liquor with a captivating scent of roasted cinnamon bark, dark chocolate, and orchid undertones. On the palate, it delivers a powerful yet balanced profile:

• Spicy Attack: Initial bold cinnamon and black pepper notes
• Mineral Mid-Palate: Wet stone and iron-rich depth
• Sweet Finish: Long-lasting caramelized fruit aftertaste

Grown from 50+ year-old bushes on mist-shrouded cliffs, Zhengyan Rougui undergoes traditional charcoal roasting (medium to full fire) to enhance its viscous “tea bone” (cha gu) texture. It’s a benchmark for yancha quality, often served in gongfu ceremonies to showcase Wuyi’s terroir mastery.