Old Tree Rou Gui 老树肉桂 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Wuyi Yancha (Rock Tea)
Location: Wu San Di Village, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China
Altitude: Around 800 m
Harvest Date: May 2025
Cultivar: Rou Gui 肉桂
Age of Tea Bushes: About 40 years
Roasting Level: Three-time medium charcoal roast
The Story of This Tea
Rou Gui, meaning “cinnamon,” first took root in Wuyi Mountain in the early 1980s after years of careful propagation and study by the former Chong’an Tea Factory. Our Wusandi Old Tree Rougui grows in a high mountain area around 800 m, where mist, rocky soil, and clean mountain air shape its distinctive strength. These trees were planted by local families when the land was first redistributed, and after forty years of deep rooting in mineral soil, they now yield leaves with both spice and maturity. This batch comes from Mr Wu’s garden in Wusandi, where traditional handcraft and ecological cultivation preserve the character of the old trees.
Aroma and Flavour
This Old Tree Rou Gui reveals the soul of Wuyi’s high mountains. The first sip carries a bright cinnamon spice that opens into warmth and sweetness, supported by woody depth and soft mineral clarity. Its fragrance is bold yet refined, and the lingering aftertaste feels both cooling and clean, like mountain air after rain.
- Aroma: Cinnamon bark, dried fruit, and gentle charcoal warmth
- Flavor: Spicy-sweet with woody depth, hints of baked stone fruit, and balanced minerality
- Texture: Full-bodied and smooth, with a steady warming energy
- Aftertaste: Long, cooling finish with sweet spice resonance
- Steeping Endurance: 7 to 9 infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Zhuni 朱泥 or Hongni 红泥 teapot, or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 6 to 7 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 95 to 100 °C, ideally soft spring or filtered water
- Infusions: Quick rinse, then 5 s → 8 s → 12 s for the first three; extend gradually thereafter
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot; a small Zisha pot adds warmth
- Ratio: 3 to 4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: About 95 °C
- Steeping: 2 to 3 minutes for the first infusion; rebrew twice, adding 30–45 seconds each time
Why Choose This Tea
Our Wusandi Old Tree Rou Gui is a classic expression of Wuyi Rock Tea, bold cinnamon spice intertwined with the purity of high mountain terroir. Grown from mature Rou Gui (肉桂) bushes and roasted three times over traditional charcoal, it delivers depth, clarity, and an unmistakable mineral sweetness. A fine choice for those who love authentic Chinese tea and wish to buy genuine Wuyi Yancha online.