Huang Guanyin 黄观音 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Pinzhong Yancha (Rock Oolong)
Location: Liang Hua Peak 莲花峰, Wuyishan
Altitude: Around 500–600 m
Harvest Date: April 26, 2025
Cultivar: Huang Guanyin 黄观音 (No. 105)
Roasting Level: Medium roast
The Story of This Tea
Huang Guanyin is a nationally approved oolong cultivar bred over two decades (1977–1997) by the Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. It unites two celebrated lineages: Tieguanyin (its mother) and Huangdan, also known as Huangjingui (its father). The result is a small-tree, mid-leaf, early-sprouting variety known for its glossy yellow-green leaves and balanced aroma.
When grown in the rocky soil of Wuyishan, Huang Guanyin is often called by its breeding number, No. 105. Processed as a Yancha, it offers both the floral brightness of its Anxi heritage and the mineral depth that defines authentic Wuyi Rock Tea. This 2025 batch from Liang Hua Peak was given a careful medium roast to preserve the cultivar’s natural sweetness while enriching its smooth, mellow body.
Aroma and Flavour
The liquor glows amber-gold, silky and full in the mouth. Its aroma combines orchid and light honey with roasted almond and mineral warmth, revealing gentle sweetness that lingers after each sip. A refined and balanced expression of both its parentage and terroir.
- Aroma: Orchid, honey, roasted almond, mineral stone
- Flavor: Floral and lightly nutty with sweet mineral depth
- Texture: Smooth, round, medium-bodied
- Aftertaste: Clean, refreshing finish with gentle sweetness
- Steeping Endurance: 7–9 infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Zhuni 朱泥 or Duanni 段泥 Yixing teapot, or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 7–8 g per 80–100 ml water
- Water: 95–100 °C, ideally fresh spring or filtered water
- Infusions: Brief rinse, then short infusions of 3–6 seconds; gradually extend time for later steeps
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 95–100 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion; resteep 2–3 times, lengthening slightly each time
Why Choose This Tea
Huang Guanyin No. 105 represents the harmony of two famous cultivars brought into the Wuyi landscape. Grown on Liang Hua Peak and finished with a gentle medium roast, this Rock Oolong bridges Tieguanyin’s floral elegance with the mineral strength of true Yancha. It is a graceful, modern classic for those seeking to buy authentic Chinese tea online and explore the evolving world of Wuyi Rock Tea.