Rou Gui 2023 - Oolong Tea

Rou Gui, meaning "Cinnamon" in English, is rock tea (or Yancha) found in the Wuyi mountains in China. This variety is popular for its aroma and taste, which resembles Chinese Cinnamon. An old and well-established tea type, and prized for its rich flavours, this tea traces its history to the Qing Dynasty, and remains one of the most common Oolong varieties grown on Wuyi Mountain.

The aroma of this tea is intense, with a strong, sweet, mellow taste, with a fruity aroma that grows as you sip it. 

Rock teas are known for their strong mineral flavour. This, in addition to the polyphenols and caffeine, can add to a bitter, astringent flavour in the brewed tea. We advise experimenting with quantity of tea leaves, water temperature, and brewing time to find the flavour that is best suited to you.

We source our teas as close to the original producer as possible, while other brands are often multiple steps removed from the original producer, our Chinese tea is sourced directly from the single farm which produces them, ensuring as much profit as possible goes to the people growing and blending the tea, and keeping these communities thriving.

In addition to this, a portion of our sales goes to Rainforest Trust UK, to do what we can to protect endangered species and threatened habitats across the world. Each cup you enjoy places 25sqm of endangered land under protection, so you can enjoy your tea knowing you're helping the environment, and the communities of those growing the tea.

Tea Type : Oolong Tea

Origin : Wuyishan - China

Aroma : Caramel, Roasted Nuts, Cinnamon

Flavour : Caramel, Roasted Nuts, Peach, Cinnamon

Ingredients : Tea (Camellia Sinensis)