Gemstone Rougui 2021 – Zhengyan

Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2021
Origin – Bi Shi Yan , Zhengyan


From the protected area where the tea called Zhengyan is from, this Rougui is a bit harder to describe than usual so forgive me if it sounds a bit strange.

The first thing you can notice of this tea is that the mouth feel is so smooth it reminds me of the sound an owl makes flying: complete silence as it glides through the air without moving it.  A distracted drinker might not even notice and drink a whole session without realising it. Those looking for loudness and explosive fragrance might be disappointed.

For those paying attention and who appreciate quiet and intense teas however, this Rougui can be a gem: while appreciating the excellent mouthfeel the depth of flavor hits deep inside, lasting yun and charcoal roasted aftertaste deliver a very sweet finish that is never boring. It has a kind of understated elegance like classical beauty, extremely satisfying to experience whenever I have the time for it.

Recommended for experienced drinkers. We strongly suggest to save a cup from the very first infusion/rinse aside to drink as last at room temperature.


Price is for 50 g.

62.00

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Additional information

Weight 50 g
Cultivar

Rou Gui

Name

The name Rou Gui 肉桂 means "cassia", a type of chinese cinnamon. Zheng Yan 正岩 means "true rock/cliff" and indicates the tea grown in the World Heritage protected area considered the best location for yancha. Here the tea grows in narrow pits at the bottom of tall steep rock cliffs taking its name.

Brewing tips

We reccomend saving the first infusion to drink as last after it cooled down to room temperature, this way we think the yanyun flavor will be more clear and will end your tea session on the highest note as the first infusion is one of the best!

Packaging

The tea comes in a tin like the one in the picture. Be careful when opening the tin: please use a tool acting as lever to open the tin instead of your nails.