Bai Ji Guan 白鸡冠 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Yancha Ming Cong (Rock Oolong, one of the Four Famous Bushes)
Location: Fo Guo Yan 佛国岩, Zhengyan core area, Wuyishan
Altitude: Around 500–600m
Harvest Date: Spring 2025
Cultivar: Bai Ji Guan 白鸡冠
Roasting Level: Light roast, three firings (110–120°C)
The Story of This Tea
Bai Ji Guan, or White Cockscomb, is one of the legendary “Four Famous Bushes” of Wuyishan, alongside Rou Gui, Shui Xian, and Tie Luo Han. It is often described as the “artwork of the rock tea world” due to its distinctive pale green leaves, which set it apart visually from other rock oolongs.
Today, Bai Ji Guan is becoming increasingly rare. Many farmers have replaced it with more commercially popular cultivars, and authentic bushes in the Zhengyan core area are especially hard to find. This tea was made from fresh leaves purchased from local farmers and processed in Fo Guo Yan, one of the iconic rocky sites of Zhengyan.
Although roasted three times, the firing was kept at a low temperature to preserve freshness and clarity. Fermentation and roasting were carefully managed, ensuring the tea is clean and balanced, without any greenish harshness.
Aroma and Flavour
The liquor is clear and golden, with a smooth, umami-rich sweetness. A distinctive milky aroma rises from the cup, layered with gentle florals. The taste is refreshing, lively, and elegant, highlighting Bai Ji Guan’s rare character while offering a sweet, lingering aftertaste.
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
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Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or Zhuni 朱泥 Yixing teapot
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Ratio: 7–8g per 100ml water
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Water: 95–100°C spring water
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Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 6–8 infusions, extending steeping time gradually
Western Style
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Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
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Ratio: 3–4g per 250ml water
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Water: 95–100°C
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Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times
Why Choose This Tea
Bai Ji Guan is one of the rarest and most iconic rock teas of Wuyishan, valued for both its unusual appearance and refined taste. With its light roast, milky aroma, and elegant sweetness, this Fo Guo Yan harvest offers a clean and lively expression of a disappearing classic. An essential choice for collectors and enthusiasts of the Four Famous Bushes.