{"product_id":"jin-jiaoyi-rougui-golden-chair-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea","title":"Jin Jiaoyi Rougui – Golden Chair Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jiaoyi Rougui — Golden Chair Cinnamon | Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Tea Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Sun-Facing Cliffside Rougui from the Golden Chair Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every famous Wuyi tea grows at the bottom of a shaded ravine. Jin Jiaoyi Rougui comes from a distinctive cliffside growing area near Niulankeng, where a south-facing slope receives more direct sunlight than the valley floor. Made from the Rougui cultivar and finished with a traditional-style charcoal roast, this Wuyi Rock Oolong is for tea drinkers who enjoy exploring the differences between individual mountain sites, rather than treating every Rougui as the same tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Chair Cinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Jin Jiaoyi takes its name from a mountain whose natural shape resembles a traditional Chinese armchair. Its dramatic rock formations, open southern exposure, and gravel-rich soil give this site a distinctive place in the landscape of Wuyi Zhengyan 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 武夷山金交椅肉桂\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 Jīn Jiāoyǐ 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 Jin Jiaoyi Rougui (Golden Chair 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)\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 Mountain, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jin Jiaoyi (Golden Chair), near Niulankeng\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 15, 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 Chen Dunjie\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 oolong tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jiaoyi: A Mountain Shaped Like a Golden Chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jiaoyi is first the name of a mountain, and then the name of a tea. It lies northeast of Tianxin Rock in the Wuyi Mountain area, along the natural divide between Dakengkou and Niulankeng. The growing site occupies a cliffside area on the left side of Niulankeng, within the broader Dakengkou–Niulankeng landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the bottom of Niulankeng, the tea gardens on the upper cliff can be easy to overlook. The mountain reveals its true shape only when viewed from above. Three sides of Danxia rock formations surround a naturally recessed, relatively level slope. Together, the cliffs resemble the backrest and armrests of a traditional Chinese armchair, while the open middle section forms its seat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slope faces due south, receiving sunlight throughout the day. This distinctive natural arrangement inspired the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiaoyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (交椅), meaning an armchair. Earlier Wuyi tea makers saw in the mountain the shape of an imposing chair once associated with status and authority in traditional Chinese households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe site is also close to several well-known Wuyi rock formations and peaks, including Mantuo Peak, Beidou Peak, and Baoguo Rock. Its tea bushes grow along the rocky mountain slopes, rather than in a broad, open plantation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Different Growing Environment from the Valley Floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Jin Jiaoyi is separated from Niulankeng by a ridge, the two areas share the wider mountain environment and its natural water and mist. Yet their terrain creates a noticeable difference in exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the more enclosed gardens at the bottom of the ravine, Jin Jiaoyi receives more direct sunlight. Its soil is described as relatively deep and loose, with abundant sand and gravel. The south-facing slope enjoys moderate sun exposure, while the surrounding rock formations provide shelter from some of the cold winds moving through the mountain valleys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gravel-rich soil offers both drainage and moisture retention. Tea roots can extend into the gaps between rocks, drawing water and nutrients from the mountain ground. Differences in sunlight, soil structure, and day-to-night temperature are all part of the growing environment that gives this site its own identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an important distinction when comparing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jiaoyi Rougui with Niulankeng Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Both belong to the celebrated Wuyi Rock Tea landscape, but one grows on a more sun-exposed slope while the other is associated with a more enclosed ravine environment. They should not be expected to express the same balance of fragrance, body, and aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Is It Called Golden Chair?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (金), meaning gold, adds another layer to the mountain's name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional local interpretations of the landscape, the three surrounding rock walls create a sheltered setting that gathers mountain air and moisture, while the south-facing opening welcomes sunlight. This arrangement is associated with the traditional idea of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecang feng ju qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (藏风聚气), or a place that shelters and gathers natural energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name also reflects the perceived value of the growing area. Jin Jiaoyi sits close to Niulankeng, sharing the wider environment of the Wuyi core mountain landscape, yet its elevated slope and greater sunlight exposure give it a different growing character. Among tea enthusiasts, the site is sometimes described as a particularly prized place for Rougui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a visual association with the finished tea. The liquor is traditionally described as a clear, luminous orange-gold, bringing to mind sunlight held in a teacup. This is a cultural and tasting description, not a guarantee that every infusion will have exactly the same color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Chair Style: Fragrance, Spice, and Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jiaoyi Rougui is traditionally described as more open and expressive than the deeper, more enclosed style often associated with ravine-grown Rougui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts local tasting description highlights a lively floral and fruit-like fragrance, accompanied by the warm, spicy character associated with the Rougui cultivar. The cinnamon-like impression is traditionally described as clear and energetic without necessarily becoming harsh. A full-bodied liquor and lingering sweetness complete the profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phrase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“a young Niu Rou from above the ridge”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is sometimes used by tea enthusiasts to convey its relationship to Niulankeng. It is an informal comparison, not an official tea grade or a claim that Jin Jiaoyi and Niulankeng Rougui are the same product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is a tea cultivar, not a cinnamon-flavored blend. Its familiar warm-spice association comes from the tea's natural aromatic character and the way processing and roasting shape it. The exact balance of floral, fruity, spicy, roasted, and mineral impressions can vary with the harvest and the finished batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Charcoal Roasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter harvest, Wuyi Rock Tea undergoes a series of carefully managed processing steps. Traditional charcoal roasting is one of the defining parts of its craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting helps shape the tea's aromatic profile and can bring forward warmer impressions such as toasted wood, roasted sweetness, and spice. It also changes how the cultivar's floral and fruity aromas are expressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Jin Jiaoyi Rougui, the traditional-style charcoal roast is part of the finished tea's identity. The goal is to present the character of the Rougui cultivar together with the growing site's distinctive landscape, rather than simply making the tea taste heavily roasted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Jin Jiaoyi Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu brewing is a good way to explore the changes in fragrance, body, and aftertaste across several infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Gongfu brewing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.3 g\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 100–110 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\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\u003eFirst infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 seconds after a quick rinse\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 the steeping time gradually to suit your taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the first cup tastes too strong, shorten the infusion or reduce the amount of leaf. If the fragrance seems restrained, try adjusting the steeping time before adding more tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a simpler everyday method, use 3–4 g of tea in a 250 ml teapot with water around 95°C. Start with a 2–3 minute infusion and adjust according to your preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more detailed instructions, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ko\/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\u003eStore Jin Jiaoyi Rougui in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight, moisture, heat, and strong odors. Tea leaves can absorb surrounding smells, so avoid placing the container near coffee, spices, or scented products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways use a clean, dry scoop. Close the package securely after each use and keep moisture away from the remaining leaves to preserve their aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More Wuyi Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jiaoyi is one expression of the diverse mountain environments found in Wuyi. If you enjoy comparing Rougui teas from different growing sites, explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ko\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve Zodiac Rougui Guide\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also discover more about the cultivar and the wider world of Chinese oolong in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ko\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or browse the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ko\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuyi Oolong Tea Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67840830832954,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-NBG2SW","price":37.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67840830865722,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-NBG2WS","price":117.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67840830898490,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-NBG2YB","price":215.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67840830931258,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-NBG2BJ","price":497.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/JinJiaoyiRougui_GoldenChairCinnamonWuyiZhengyanRockTeaOolong_1.jpg?v=1793347380","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/ko\/products\/jin-jiaoyi-rougui-golden-chair-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}