{"product_id":"dog-meat-rougui-tiangou-stone-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea-oolong","title":"Dog Meat Rougui — Tiangou Stone Rougui | Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Wuyi Rock Tea Oolong","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Tiangou Stone Rougui (Dog Meat Rougui) — Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Wuyi Rock Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Cinnamon Spice, Roasted Sweetness \u0026amp; a Lingering Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Wuyi Tiangou Stone Rougui, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Meat Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Wuyi rock oolong made from the Rougui (肉桂) cultivar. Known for its cinnamon-like aromatic character, Rougui offers tea drinkers a way to explore the relationship between cultivar, origin, and roasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name “Dog Meat Rougui” is a traditional-style tea nickname, not an ingredient or a literal flavor description. It connects this tea to the playful animal-themed naming culture of Wuyi Rock Tea, where place names, landscape imagery, and wordplay have become part of the tea-drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade using a traditional-style charcoal roast, this tea is intended for drinkers who appreciate warm spice, roasted depth, and a lingering finish without smoke overpowering the cup.\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 武夷山天狗石肉桂\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 Tiāngǒu Shí 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 Tiangou Stone Rougui (Dog 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 16, 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 \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is associated with a distinctive cinnamon-like fragrance, while roasting can add warmth and depth to its aromatic profile.\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 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 Layered spice and roasted sweetness\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 A rounded texture that develops over successive infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lingering sweetness with a clean, mineral-like impression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of a balanced charcoal roast is to complement the tea rather than overwhelm it. The best way to appreciate this tea is to follow how its aroma, texture, and finish develop as you brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Twelve Zodiac Rougui: Discover the Story Behind Dog Meat Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do Wuyi tea drinkers talk about Beef, Horse Meat, Monkey Meat, Chicken Meat, and Dog Meat when discussing tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese playful names belong to a distinctive part of Wuyi tea culture. They connect Rougui teas with place names, rock formations, local stories, and the Chinese zodiac's familiar animal imagery. They are not official classifications of twelve separate Rougui cultivars, and the exact associations can vary among tea communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Meat Rougui is associated with Tiangou Stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The name Tiangou evokes the “Heavenly Dog” of Chinese mythology, adding a cultural layer to this tea's nickname. This association is best understood as cultural imagery rather than proof of a specific historical naming event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the full story in our feature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Zodiac Rougui of 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. Discover how names such as Beef and Horse Meat became part of Wuyi's memorable tea-table language, and how these stories invite tea drinkers to explore the region's diverse Rougui traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Tiangou Stone Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu Brewing — Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu brewing is a great way to explore the changing aroma and texture of Wuyi Rock Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of tea in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–120 ml gaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat water to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95–100°C (203–212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse briefly if desired, then discard the rinse water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with a short first infusion of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust the steeping time gradually according to taste and the tea's response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more detailed instructions, read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/news\/oolong-tea-gongfu-style-brew-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Tea Brewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern-Style Brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 g per 300 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of water at 95–100°C. Start with a 2–3 minute infusion and adjust the time to suit your preferred strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Rougui and Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is one of the best-known cultivars associated with Wuyi Rock Tea. Although its cinnamon-like fragrance is a useful starting point, individual teas can differ according to growing location, harvesting, processing, roasting, storage, and brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore more of Wuyi tea culture and Chinese oolong:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/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\u003cspan\u003e — Discover the appeal of Yancha's varied aromas, roasted depth, and lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/news\/what-are-the-main-types-of-chinese-oolong-tea-and-how-do-they-differ\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Main Types of Chinese Oolong Te\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\"\u003ea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Learn how major oolong styles differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/light-and-dark-roasted-oolong-key-flavor-differences\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Understand how roasting can shape aroma and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Explore the broader world of Chinese oolong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the Oolong 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 — Browse more oolong teas from MoriMa Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your tea in an airtight, opaque container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Avoid refrigeration, as condensation can affect the leaves when the container is removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal the tea promptly after each use and keep the leaves dry. Store carefully to help preserve the tea's aroma and roasted character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Wuyi Rock Tea with MoriMa Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the cinnamon-like character of Rougui to the colorful stories behind the Twelve Zodiac Rougui, Wuyi Rock Tea offers plenty to discover. Follow the names back to the mountains, explore the craft behind the leaves, and find the styles that suit your own tea table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Chinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebrowse the MoriMa Tea Oolong 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 to continue your journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67771987525946,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-TGSG2SW","price":19.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67771987558714,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-TGSG2WS","price":61.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67771987591482,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-TGSG2YB","price":107.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67771987624250,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-TGSG2BJ","price":257.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/DogMeatRougui_TiangouStoneRouguiWuyiRockTeaOolong_1.jpg?v=1792751574","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/ja\/products\/dog-meat-rougui-tiangou-stone-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea-oolong","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}