{"product_id":"gui-dong-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea-oolong","title":"Gui Dong Rougui — Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Tea Oolong","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong Rougui (Ghost Cave Cinnamon) – Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong Tea, Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Loose Leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Rougui from the Shadowed Ravines of Wuyi Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome Wuyi Rock Teas are remembered for their fragrance. Others stand out for their depth, structure, and the story of the place where they grow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong Rougui (Ghost Cave Cinnamon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from one of Wuyi Mountain’s most intriguing tea-growing areas—a narrow, secluded ravine known for its shaded landscape, unusual airflow, and remarkable diversity of native tea plant varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from the Rougui (肉桂) cultivar and traditionally charcoal-roasted under the guidance of Tea Master Liu Guoying, this Wuyi Rock Oolong offers a way to explore the character of Chinese Yancha through a distinctive named origin. It is especially suited to tea drinkers who enjoy exploring single-origin oolongs, comparing growing environments, and discovering how cultivar, terroir, and roasting shape a tea’s character.\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 武夷山鬼洞肉桂\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 Guǐdòng 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 Gui Dong Rougui (Ghost Cave Cinnamon)\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), Oolong Tea\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 October 8, 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose-leaf tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Rougui is the name of a tea cultivar. “Cinnamon” refers to its name and characteristic aromatic association, not the addition of cinnamon bark or artificial cinnamon flavoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of Gui Dong: The Ghost Cave of Wuyi Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong (鬼洞), literally translated as “Ghost Cave,” is not simply a cave. It is a secluded, northwest-facing ravine that rises from lower to higher ground, situated between Daoshui Keng, Huoyan Peak, Huiyuan Keng, and Yingzui Rock in the Wuyi Mountain area of Fujian, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ravine is divided into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNei Gui Dong (Inner Ghost Cave)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWai Gui Dong (Outer Ghost Cave)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although the total area is relatively small, its landscape and tea heritage have given it an outsized reputation among Wuyi Rock Tea enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Is It Called Ghost Cave?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name is closely tied to the ravine’s unusual terrain. According to local descriptions, the valley has an entrance for incoming wind but no obvious outlet. Air moving through the narrow passage can circulate and echo between the surrounding slopes, creating a continuous, ghost-like howling sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe environment adds to the impression. Direct sunlight reaches the valley only for limited periods, leaving much of the ravine shaded, damp, and cool. Temperatures can feel lower than in more exposed areas nearby, both during the day and at night. With its winding paths, steep surroundings, and quiet atmosphere, Gui Dong has long carried an air of mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese conditions are also part of what makes the area interesting to tea growers. A shaded, humid ravine with its own local climate can create a growing environment quite different from an open hillside. The setting is not merely picturesque; it forms an important part of the story behind the teas grown here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Living Heritage of Wuyi Tea Cultivars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong is renowned as one of the important source areas for Wuyi’s native named tea varieties, many of which are associated with sexually propagated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecai cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e populations. These local tea plants represent a valuable reservoir of genetic diversity and a significant part of Wuyi Mountain’s tea-growing heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe area is particularly associated with two of Wuyi Rock Tea’s celebrated Four Famous Bushes, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSi Da Ming Cong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTie Luo Han (铁罗汉)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Ji Guan (白鸡冠)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Local accounts connect Inner Gui Dong with Tie Luo Han and Outer Gui Dong, below Huoyan Peak, with Bai Ji Guan. Historical accounts of the origins of some named bushes vary, but Gui Dong remains closely tied to the region’s long tradition of preserving distinctive tea plant varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther named bushes associated with Inner Gui Dong include Guo Shan Long, Hong Hai Er, Hong Hai Tang, Hong Du Juan, Zui Gui Ji, and Guan Gong Mei. Together, these varieties help explain why Gui Dong is regarded not only as a tea-growing area but also as an important conservation area for Fujian’s exceptional tea plant resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis heritage gives Gui Dong a special place in the world of Yancha. Its significance extends beyond a single cultivar or one cup of tea: it reflects the diversity, adaptation, and accumulated knowledge that have shaped Wuyi tea culture over generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong Rougui: Cultivar, Terroir, and Traditional Charcoal Roasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong Rougui is made from the Rougui cultivar, a well-known variety of Wuyi Rock Tea. Although \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Chinese word for cinnamon, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot tea flavored with cinnamon bark or artificial cinnamon flavoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The name refers to the tea cultivar, which is often associated with a naturally spicy, cinnamon-like aromatic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final cup is shaped by several factors: the tea plant itself, its growing environment, the way the leaves are processed, and the roasting decisions made by the tea master. Gui Dong’s shaded ravine landscape provides the origin story, while traditional-style charcoal roasting adds another layer to the tea’s identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on brewing conditions and individual perception, Rougui may express warming spice, roasted aromas, floral nuances, a full-bodied texture, or a lingering finish. The balance between these qualities can change with water temperature, leaf quantity, steeping time, and the drinker’s palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this Gui Dong Rougui, the appeal lies in exploring a named Wuyi origin and a traditional roasting style together—not in expecting every infusion to taste exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Gui Dong Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a closer look at the tea’s changing aroma and texture, try a Gongfu-style session with a small gaiwan or a compact teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with a measured amount of leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use approximately 8.3 g of tea in a 100–120 ml gaiwan, adjusting the amount to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse hot water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Begin around 95–100°C (203–212°F). If the first infusion tastes too intense, lower the temperature slightly or use less leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the first infusion brief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start around 5–10 seconds, then adjust each infusion according to the tea’s response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Notice how the aroma, roast character, body, and finish change rather than judging the tea from one cup alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust instead of over-steeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If the tea becomes sharply bitter or drying, shorten the next infusion or reduce the leaf-to-water ratio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a step-by-step introduction, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/news\/what-is-gongfu-tea-brewing-and-how-do-you-do-it\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Tea Brewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the tea in an airtight, odor-resistant container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong-smelling foods or spices. Avoid leaving the leaves exposed to humid air for extended periods, as they can absorb moisture and surrounding odors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the cleanest tasting experience, use a dry tea scoop and reseal the package promptly after each use. Refrigeration is generally unnecessary for traditionally roasted Wuyi Rock Tea and can introduce condensation or unwanted odors if the tea is not handled carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More Wuyi Oolong Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Dong Rougui is one expression of Wuyi’s diverse Rougui tradition. To explore how different mountain locations and growing environments contribute to the wider family of Rougui teas, visit our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve Zodiac Rougui of Wuyi Rock Tea guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew to Chinese oolong? Our \u003c\/span\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 explains the main styles and helps you find a tea that suits your preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67809601159482,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-GDG2SW","price":29.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67809601192250,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-GDG2WS","price":90.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67809601225018,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-GDG2YB","price":168.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67809601257786,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-GDG2BJ","price":398.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/GuiDongRougui_GhostCaveCinnamon_WuyiZhengyanRockTeaOolong.jpg?v=1793105379","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/ja\/products\/gui-dong-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea-oolong","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}