{"product_id":"dragon-meat-rougui-jiulongke-rougui-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea","title":"Dragon Meat Rougui — Jiulongke Rougui | Zhengyan Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Jiulongke Rougui “Dragon Meat” — Zhengyan Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Rougui from Jiulongke, Wuyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat This Tea Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Jiulongke Rougui, also known as Dragon Meat Rougui, is a traditional-style charcoal-roasted Wuyi rock oolong from Jiulongke, Wuyi, Fujian, China. Made from the Rougui (肉桂) cultivar, this tea brings together the distinctive character of Wuyi Yancha with a roasting style valued by experienced rock tea drinkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiulongke is closely associated with Wuyi’s renowned Da Hong Pao growing area. For drinkers exploring Wuyi rock tea, this Rougui offers an opportunity to experience the interplay of cultivar character, growing environment, and charcoal-roasting craft in a traditional gongfu tea session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is known for its lively, spice-led aromatic profile. Depending on the harvest and roast, its character may suggest cinnamon bark, warm spice, ripe fruit, or a lingering mineral-like finish. Take time to notice how its aroma, texture, and aftertaste develop over successive infusions.\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 武夷山九龙窠肉桂\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 Jiǔlóngkē 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 Jiulongke Rougui (Dragon Meat 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 25, 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\u003eOrigin, Cultivar \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiulongke and Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi rock tea, or Yancha (岩茶), comes from the Wuyi region of Fujian, China. Its identity is shaped by cultivar, growing conditions, processing, and roasting. Jiulongke is a well-known place name within Wuyi’s celebrated rock tea landscape and is associated with the area famous for Da Hong Pao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyan yun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (岩韵), often described as the distinctive character or lingering resonance of Wuyi rock tea, is best explored through tasting rather than a single fixed flavor definition. Pay attention to the relationship between aroma, mouthfeel, and the finish that remains after swallowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more in our guide: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/news\/why-do-so-many-people-love-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Do So Many People Love Rock Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/why-do-so-many-people-love-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui Cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui (肉桂) is one of the best-known Wuyi rock tea cultivars. Its name is associated with cinnamon, and its aromatic profile can be spicy and expressive. The final cup varies with origin, harvest, processing, and roast. This makes Rougui an interesting cultivar for comparing how different Wuyi growing areas and roasting styles influence the finished tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the broader tea family in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/news\/what-are-the-main-types-of-chinese-oolong-tea-and-how-do-they-differ\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Main Types of Chinese Oolong Tea and How Do They Differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional-Style Charcoal Roast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is finished using a traditional-style charcoal roast by tea master Liu Guoying, according to the product information. Roasting can shape the balance between aromatic intensity, roast character, and the cultivar’s underlying flavor. The aim is to develop a harmonious cup while retaining the tea’s individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo understand how roast level can influence aroma and flavor, read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/news\/light-and-dark-roasted-oolong-key-flavor-differences\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and Dark Roasted Oolong: Key Flavor Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Wuyi Jiulongke Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is particularly suited to gongfu-style brewing, where multiple short infusions allow its changing aromas and flavors to unfold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Starting Point\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 5–7 g\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 100–120 ml porcelain gaiwan or small Yixing teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\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\u003eRinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optional quick rinse\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 Approximately 10–15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Increase gradually according to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrain each infusion completely before the next. Adjust the leaf quantity and steeping time to suit your vessel and preferred intensity. If the tea tastes too strong or astringent, shorten the infusion; if it tastes too light, extend the next one slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number of infusions depends on leaf quantity, water, vessel, and brewing technique. Follow the leaves as the flavor develops through the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a step-by-step method, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/news\/oolong-tea-gongfu-style-brew-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuyi Oolong Gongfu-Style 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\u003eWhen to Enjoy It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet aside time for a focused tasting, a quiet morning, or a gongfu tea session shared with friends. This Rougui is suitable for drinkers who enjoy exploring the relationship between spice-led aromas, roasting, and the lingering finish characteristic of Wuyi rock tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are new to Yancha, start with a moderate amount of leaf and short infusions. Tasting it alongside a lighter-roasted oolong can help you recognize how roasting changes the overall impression of a tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\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, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Close the package promptly after each use and use a clean, dry scoop to handle the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid exposing the tea to humidity or repeated temperature changes. Refrigeration is generally unnecessary for everyday storage and can introduce condensation if the tea is not handled carefully.\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 styles and cultivars in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/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, and explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn more about oolong varieties, origins, and brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67760541991226,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLR-JLKG2SW","price":38.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67760542023994,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLR-JLKG2WS","price":125.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67760542056762,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLR-JLKG2YB","price":238.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67760542089530,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLR-JLKG2BJ","price":555.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/DragonMeat_JiulongkeRouguiWuyiRockTeaOolong_1.jpg?v=1792672554","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/fr\/products\/dragon-meat-rougui-jiulongke-rougui-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}