The best Wuyi teas for Gongfu brewing are high-quality examples of Da Hong Pao, Rougui, Shuixian, and other Wuyi oolongs that have clean aromas, balanced roasting, good body, and enough depth to remain interesting through multiple short infusions.
Wuyi teas are Chinese teas associated with the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, while Wuyi rock tea, or yancha, refers specifically to distinctive Wuyi oolongs traditionally associated with tea grown in the region's rocky terrain and known for roasted aromas, mineral character, complexity, and lingering finish.
Recently I replenished a lot of new rock tea, but many tea friends say they are afraid of "drink injury" like "gett...
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Autumn is the season for new rock tea. After half year's preparation, most rock teas will be on the market.
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Also known as yugui due to its cinnamon fragrance. Rougui tea (after processed) has the following characteristics: tidy, curly, deep green and brilliant leaf, etc.. Dry tea smells a little sweet, but tea soap which is clear and orange yellow has a mixed fragrance of cream, flower, fruit, and cinnamon. It tastes sweet and mellow, and when you sip a bit, you’ll feel the aroma stay for a long time in your teeth and throat. The leaves in tea soap are light green inside and red around, as well as brilliant. There has left odd fragrance when the tea is made even four or five times.
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