Wu Yi Shan “Sheng Tai” Naturally Grown Rou Gui Rock Oolong Tea

Rou Gui (肉桂, lit. “cinnamon”) is one of Wu Yi’s flagship cultivars, grown on the mountain since the Qing Dynasty. It’s famous for its spicy, cinnamon-bark aroma and bold, lively character. This lot is “Sheng Tai” (生态), meaning naturally grown. The bushes are farmed without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and are allowed to grow with minimal intervention among wild plants. The result is a cleaner, more vibrant Rou Gui with real depth and plenty of energy.

Why it’s special

• Naturally grown Rou Gui from Ma Tou Yan, tended and picked by hand. Grown without herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers.
• Long, well-twisted dark leaves with flashes of olive and gold, a sign of careful hand processing.
• Bright, clear amber-orange liquor that pours like liquid honey.
• Wet leaves open up green with reddish-brown edges, the classic sign of well-managed oxidation.
• Spicy, sweet, and mineral, with the bold personality Rou Gui fans love.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Cinnamon bark, roasted nuts, and orchid flowers
• Liquor: clear golden-amber
• Flavor: Creamy and thick with notes buckwheat pancakes and honey floral sweetness
• Finish: Spice, and that classic mineral "rock-rhyme"

Origin & processing

• Area: Ma Tou Yan, Wu Yi Shan, Fujian
• Cultivar: Rou Gui 肉桂
• Growing: naturally grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers (生态)
• Harvest: Spring 2026
• Craft: wither → bruise → partial oxidation → charcoal roast → rest
• Roast: Medium-Light

Brewing guide

(Good water helps. Adjust to taste.)

Gongfu (recommended)

• 6–7 g per 100 ml
• 98–100 °C
• Quick rinse, then 8–10s • 10–12s • 15s • 20s • 25s… for 10+ infusions
• Tip: Rou Gui’s spice jumps out in the first few steeps. Keep them short, then lengthen the times to bring out the sweetness underneath.

Western

• 3 g per 300 ml (10 oz)
• 95–98 °C for 2:30–3:30
• 2–3 infusions, adding 20–30s each round

Grandpa style

• 1–1.5 g per 100 ml
• 90–95 °C, top up as you sip

In Summary

• Caffeine: medium
• Storage: airtight, cool, dry, away from strong aromas. The roast is already well settled, so it’s ready to enjoy right away.
• Tea: Naturally Grown “Sheng Tai” Rou Gui Wuyi Rock Oolong
• Harvest: Spring 2026
• Region: Wu Yi Shan, Fujian
• Roast: Medium-Light, charcoal roast

In short: a lively, naturally grown Rou Gui with classic cinnamon spice and clean, sweet depth. A great pick for anyone who loves bold Yancha!