{"product_id":"pork-rougui-zhuke-rougui-wuyi-rock-oolong","title":"Pork Rougui — Zhuke Rougui | Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Wuyi Rock Oolong","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Zhuke Rougui (Pork Rougui) — Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Wuyi Rock Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Distinctive Rougui from Zhuke, Huiyuan Pit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Zhuke Rougui (竹窠肉桂), also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePork Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a Wuyi rock oolong tea made from the Rougui (肉桂) cultivar. It brings together the characteristic cinnamon-like spice of Rougui with the traditional charcoal-roasting style associated with Wuyi rock tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name “Pork Rougui” is a regional tea nickname, not an ingredient. It belongs to a colorful naming tradition used for certain Wuyi Rougui teas and reflects the distinctive local vocabulary surrounding Wuyi rock tea culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor drinkers who enjoy a layered roasted aroma, a substantial mouthfeel, and the character of traditional Yancha, Zhuke Rougui offers an opportunity to explore another expression of the Rougui cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhuke: A Historic Tea-Growing Locale in Huiyuan Pit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhuke (竹窠) is located in Huiyuan Pit (慧苑坑), part of Wuyi Mountain’s celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Three Pits and Two Streams”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tea-growing area. According to the supplied origin information, the surrounding mountain terrain ranges from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e290 to 500 meters in elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with natural valleys and a relatively well-preserved mountain environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhuke has also appeared in the literary record of Wuyi tea culture. Qing Dynasty scholar and poet Zhu Yizun referenced Yunwo and Zhuke in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSong of the Imperial Tea Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising the tea associated with these rocky mountain settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother Qing-era poet, Cha Shenxing, mentioned Zhuke in the third of his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Tea-Picking Verses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These references connect Zhuke not only with tea cultivation, but also with the cultural history and literary imagination of Wuyi Mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor tea enthusiasts, Zhuke’s appeal lies in this combination of place, history, and the enduring tradition of Wuyi rock tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 武夷山竹窠肉桂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wǔyí Shān Zhúkē Ròuguì\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wuyi Zhuke Rougui (Pork Rougui)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rougui (肉桂)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wuyi, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e September 30, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Master:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liu Guoying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional-style charcoal roast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhuke Rougui is suited to drinkers who appreciate the aromatic intensity and roasted character of Rougui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm cinnamon-like spice with layered roasted notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A developed roasted profile balanced by the cultivar’s characteristic spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full and smooth, with a lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lingering sweetness and a cooling, mineral-like impression may emerge as the tea develops through successive infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor perception varies with brewing parameters, water quality, and personal preference. Use the recommendations below as a starting point and adjust to bring out the character you enjoy most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does “Pork Rougui” Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pork Rougui” is a nickname used in the context of Wuyi tea culture. Names such as “Beef,” “Horse Meat,” and “Pork” may appear in discussions of different Wuyi Rougui teas. They are informal tea names, not separate tea cultivars, and they do not refer to animal ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nickname is part of the local vocabulary that makes exploring Wuyi rock tea especially distinctive. To learn more about this naming tradition, read our guide to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve Zodiac Rougui Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Zhuke Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use approximately 5 g of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a 100–120 ml gaiwan or small teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start with water at 95–100°C (203–212°F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give the leaves a brief rinse if desired, then discard the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start with approximately 10–15 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequent infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Increase the steeping time gradually according to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust the leaf-to-water ratio and steeping time to suit your preferred balance of aroma, body, and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern-Style Brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 g per 300 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95–100°C (203–212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeping time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain the leaves after steeping and adjust the time to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more detailed instructions, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/oolong-tea-gongfu-style-brew-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Tea Brewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/oolong-tea-gongfu-style-brew-guide\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Store Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the tea in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, strong odors, moisture, and excessive heat. Close the package securely after each use to help preserve its aroma and flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Pork Rougui made with pork?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. “Pork Rougui” is a tea nickname. The tea is made from the Rougui tea cultivar and contains no pork as an ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat kind of tea is Zhuke Rougui?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is Wuyi rock tea, also known as Yancha, made from the Rougui cultivar and traditionally charcoal-roasted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I brew Zhuke Rougui?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Gongfu brewing, start with 5 g of tea in a 100–120 ml gaiwan using 95–100°C water. Begin with a 10–15 second infusion and adjust subsequent steepings to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I learn more about Wuyi rock tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our guides to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/what-are-the-main-types-of-chinese-oolong-tea-and-how-do-they-differ\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe main types of Chinese oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/what-are-the-main-types-of-chinese-oolong-tea-and-how-do-they-differ\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/why-do-so-many-people-love-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhy Wuyi rock tea is so widely appreciated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more traditional Wuyi oolong teas in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong Tea Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn about oolong varieties, processing styles, and brewing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67780167631162,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-ZKG2SW","price":38.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67780167663930,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-ZKG2WS","price":117.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67780167696698,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-ZKG2YB","price":222.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67780167729466,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-ZKG2BJ","price":536.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/PorkRougui_ZhukeRouguiWuyiRockTeaOolong.jpg?v=1792827137","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/de\/products\/pork-rougui-zhuke-rougui-wuyi-rock-oolong","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}