{"product_id":"qing-shiyan-rou-gui-青狮岩肉桂-2026","title":"2026 Qing Shiyan Rou Gui 青狮岩肉桂","description":"\u003c!-- Meta Description --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"meta-description\"\u003e2026 Qing Shiyan Rou Gui from Wuyishan’s Zhengyan core area. Three charcoal roasts reveal cinnamon, floral fruit, minerality and lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuyi Yancha (Rock Tea)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Shiyan 青狮岩, Zhengyan, Wuyishan, Fujian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 600 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rou Gui 肉桂\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Tea Bushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 40 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roast, three charcoal firings: June 25, August 1 and September 12, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rou Gui comes from Qing Shiyan 青狮岩 in Wuyishan’s Zhengyan core production area. The tea garden sits on an unusually open and relatively flat rock terrace, receiving sunlight throughout much of the day. These growing conditions contribute to strong, well-developed leaves and the concentrated aromatic character that makes this batch particularly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRou Gui is celebrated for its distinctive spicy fragrance, often associated with cinnamon, but the finest examples reveal far more than spice alone. In this 2026 harvest, the cultivar’s characteristic warmth is joined by floral and fruity aromas, sweetness and a pronounced mineral character from its rocky growing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea received three separate charcoal roastings on June 25, August 1 and September 12. Allowing time between each firing gives the tea an opportunity to rest and settle before the next stage of roasting. The finished tea combines the warmth and depth of the roast with the fragrance of the leaf, producing a Rou Gui that is structured, aromatic and remarkably smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance emerges immediately, beginning with warm cinnamon and honey before opening into orchid, dried fruit and a subtle creamy sweetness. In the liquor, spice and fruit are supported by a clear mineral depth. The tea feels rich without becoming heavy, moving from cinnamon warmth into floral and fruity sweetness before finishing with the lingering rocky character associated with Zhengyan Yancha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon, honey, orchid, dried plum and soft cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm cinnamon and ripe fruit with gentle roast sweetness and clean mineral depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, rounded and medium-thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering sweetness and yanyun 岩韵, with a soft cooling finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 infusions with steady aromatic development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhuni 朱泥 or Hongni 红泥 Yixing teapot for warmth and aromatic concentration, or porcelain gaiwan for greater clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 g per 100 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95–100 °C, ideally soft spring water or fresh low-mineral filtered water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick rinse; begin with 5–7 seconds for the first three infusions and gradually extend thereafter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain or glass teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 g per 250 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 95 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2½ minutes for the first infusion; resteep twice, adding approximately 30 seconds each time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2026 Qing Shiyan Rou Gui brings together the defining qualities sought in a Zhengyan Wuyi Rock Tea: aromatic intensity, structured minerality, cultivar character and a long, evolving finish. Around 40-year-old bushes and an open, sunlit growing position give the tea a particularly concentrated expression of Rou Gui’s characteristic cinnamon fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree carefully spaced charcoal roastings add depth and smoothness while preserving the tea’s floral and fruity character. The result is an expressive Rou Gui with warmth, sweetness and lingering yanyun 岩韵. An excellent choice for drinkers who want to explore the distinctive character of Rou Gui grown within Wuyishan’s core rock tea area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":51684108173627,"sku":null,"price":29.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":51684108206395,"sku":null,"price":32.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Tin","offer_id":51684108239163,"sku":null,"price":64.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g Bag","offer_id":51684108271931,"sku":null,"price":89.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":51684108304699,"sku":null,"price":148.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Bag","offer_id":51684108337467,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag","offer_id":51684108370235,"sku":null,"price":486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/IMG_8726.jpg?v=1789398756","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/qing-shiyan-rou-gui-%e9%9d%92%e7%8b%ae%e5%b2%a9%e8%82%89%e6%a1%82-2026","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}