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Gaiwan

Ròuguì肉桂

ròu guì

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān),...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Water temperature
90 °C
Gongfu water temperature
95 °C
Tea dossier

Provenance and specifications

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān), Wuyishan City
Tea type
Gaiwan
SKU
ROU-GUI-CN

Brewing recipes

  • Gongfu: 95°C, 7 g / 100 ml, 10s, 9 steeps
  • Western: 92°C, 3 g / 200 ml, 180s, 2 steeps
Tea dossier

Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Process
በጣም ረዥም ጊዜ ማርፍ የሻዩን ጣዕም መጭመቅና መራራ ሊያደርገው ይችላል።
Tea amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Water temperature
90 °C
Gongfu water temperature
95 °C
Tea amount
7 g
Gongfu water volume
100 ml
Origin
Tea type
Oolong
Climate
Subtropical monsoon, with warm winters and hot summers. High humidity, abundant precipitation, frequent fogs that shelter tea bushes from scorching sun and promote the accumulat...
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.
Sensory Source Descriptor H Intensity
3
Details
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.
Pluck Standard
Bud and two to three upper leaves are picked.
Raw Material
High standards, only healthy, undamaged leaves are used.
Cultural Significance
Rougui is one of the pillars of Wuyi oolongs, embodying power and fire. It is highly valued for its bright, memorable aroma, rich flavor, and strong impact.
History
Rougui has a long history spanning several centuries. It is believed to have been known during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), and gained widespread recognition during the Qing er...
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