Rou Gui is a ‘rock tea’, meaning oolong tea grows on the rocky terrains of Wuyi Mountain. We partner with an organic farm on Yuzhu Peak to present this single-origin Rou Gui. This premium tea tastes bright and pleasingly bitter with a distinctive cinnamon accent in the aroma and a milk-like undertone.
EISAI TEA ROU GUI Cinnamon Bark Steeping Guide:
Western Style
5 grams of leaves
8 oz of 90°C/195°F near-boiling water
2-4 mins
Traditional
5 grams of leaves(Rinse tea leaves with boiling water until unfurl)
5 oz of 90°C/195°F near-boiling water
20 seconds, add 20 seconds for each additional steep
From Our Farm
Rou Gui Tea - Organic Plant Farm
Hand Plucking
Oxidation (晒青 杀青)
Spreading leafs evenly and thinly to dry until weight loss is 8% to 12%. Immediately move them into the room to cool for 0.5 to 1 hour, the purpose is to dissipate heat and make the mesophyll and the water distribution between the veins evenly distributed.
Charcoal Roast
Roasting dried leaves with 120-160 °C (248 - 340 °F) temperature for each slow roasting. The aroma and taste will also vary depending on the craftsmanship of the master.
