{"product_id":"mantuo-peak-rougui-wuyi-zhengyan-rock-oolong-tea","title":"Mantuo Peak Rougui – Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong Tea","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantuo Peak Rougui – Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Ridge-Top Rougui Overlooking Niulankeng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy Wuyi Rock Tea for its distinctive growing-site character, layered aroma, and lingering finish, Mantuo Peak Rougui offers a fascinating place to explore. Grown in the Mantuo Peak area between Niulankeng and Huiyuankeng, this traditional charcoal-roasted Wuyi Yancha comes from a mountain landscape closely connected with some of the best-known Rougui sites in Wuyi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike tea from the enclosed floor of a deep ravine, Mantuo Peak is known for its elevated ridge-top gardens and open views across Niulankeng. It is a distinctive expression of the Rougui cultivar, shaped by its own mountain setting and traditional tea-making craft.\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 武夷山幔陀峰肉桂\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 Mantuo Peak 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 Mantuo Peak, Wuyi Mountain, 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 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 Su Defa\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\u003eMantuo Peak: A Ridge Between Niulankeng and Huiyuankeng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantuo Peak is regarded as one of the important Zhengyan growing areas in Wuyi Mountain. It stands to the right of the pavilion at the entrance to Niulankeng and forms part of the celebrated Three Pits and Two Streams area. It is also traditionally included among the Eight Famous Rock Sites of Wuyi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mountain is positioned between Niulankeng and Huiyuankeng, giving it a particularly interesting place in the geography of Wuyi Rock Tea. From its elevated position, visitors can look down over much of Niulankeng, with Jin Jiaoyi Peak standing almost directly opposite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe view also extends north toward Liangsan Rock, Fulong Rock, Xiabin Rock, Shuilian Cave, and Zhuzai Cave. This broad outlook is one of the defining features of Mantuo Peak: it is not hidden deep in a narrow ravine, but occupies a more open, elevated landscape overlooking several well-known parts of the Wuyi scenic area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Four Guardians of Niulankeng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn local tea culture, Mantuo Peak is grouped with Jin Jiaoyi, Tuguzai, and Beidou Peak as the “Four Guardians of Niulankeng.” Rougui from Mantuo Peak is also known in the tea market by the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Little Niu Rou.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a market nickname that reflects the site's close relationship with the famous Niulankeng Rougui, not an official tea grade or certification. The two growing areas should not be confused: Mantuo Peak has its own terrain and ridge-top growing environment, even though it overlooks Niulankeng and sits close to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Mountain with a Broad and a Narrow Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Mantuo Peak, also written as Mantou or Manduo in some accounts, can refer to a relatively extensive mountain area. In its broader geographical usage, the area extends east toward Qishan and west toward Beidou Peak. Places such as Changke, Zhonggu Rock, and Fengke are also associated with this wider landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a narrower tea-growing context, however, Mantuo usually refers to the gardens around the summit ridge. These ridge-top tea gardens are particularly notable for their old stone-built planting terraces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinction matters when discussing Mantuo Peak Rougui. The name may describe a wider mountain region, while a specific batch may come from a more precisely identified garden within that area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidge-Top Gardens, Sunlight, and Mountain Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Mantuo Peak's tea gardens sit high on the ridge, the growing environment is considered favorable for Wuyi Rock Tea. The terrain is varied, with slopes and rock formations shaping the exposure to sunlight and airflow. The area is described locally as receiving moderate sunlight and benefiting from suitable temperatures and mountain water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear springs and natural water sources help sustain the surrounding tea gardens. Organic matter from fallen leaves, moss, and other vegetation gradually returns to the soil, contributing to the living environment in which the tea bushes grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe older stone-terraced gardens are a particularly distinctive feature of Mantuo Peak. Their presence gives the landscape a sense of continuity with earlier generations of Wuyi tea cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a broader introduction to how Wuyi's mountain terrain and growing environments influence different oolong styles, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History of Mantuo Peak and Qiyuan Tea House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantuo Peak has a long-standing reputation in Wuyi tea history. One account traces its development as a tea-growing site to the early Jiaqing period of the Qing dynasty, when Lin Yanyu, a tea entrepreneur from Anxi, is said to have opened tea gardens here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLin later established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQiyuan Tea House (奇苑茶庄)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Mantuo Peak remembered as one of its three principal growing areas. Lin Yanyu was also known by the name Mantuo and was sometimes called “Mantuo Gong.” This has given rise to an intriguing local question: did the mountain lend its name to the person, or did the person become associated with the mountain's name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historical connection is part of the site's identity, although the precise origin of the name is not settled here as a proven fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Tea Production, Manufacture and Marketing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Lin Fuquan, Mantuo Peak is described as having two tea factories or production sites, known as Upper Mantuo and Lower Mantuo. The account also records that the area had a substantial tea output at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea circles sometimes use the saying “Whoever gains Mantuo Peak gains the world” to express the site's reputation. It is best understood as a colorful saying about the prestige of the mountain, rather than a formal historical ranking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantuo Peak Rougui: Cultivar and Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is a Wuyi tea cultivar, not tea leaves mixed with cinnamon bark or other spices. Its name is associated with a naturally warm, cinnamon-like aromatic character, but the aroma of an individual tea can also include floral, fruity, creamy, and roasted notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantuo Peak Rougui is traditionally described with a layered 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 A warm, cinnamon-like fragrance alongside floral and fruity notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A traditional charcoal-roasted profile\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 full, rounded impression\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 and fragrance around the lips and teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tea may continue to reveal its character over successive brews when prepared carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the traditional tasting characteristics associated with this tea. The balance of spice, floral fragrance, fruit, and roast can vary with brewing conditions and individual perception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are comparing different expressions of the Rougui cultivar, explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve Zodiac Rougui – Wuyi Rock Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how different Wuyi growing sites give the same cultivar distinct identities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Charcoal Roasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter processing, Mantuo Peak Rougui receives a traditional-style charcoal roast. Roasting is an important part of Wuyi Yancha craftsmanship: it helps shape the tea's warm aromatic character, body, and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charcoal-roasted Rougui should not be judged by smoke intensity alone. A well-balanced cup should allow the tea's own aroma and flavor to remain perceptible rather than tasting only of char or ash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a new tea, begin with a porcelain gaiwan so you can observe how the aroma and flavor develop from infusion to infusion. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-gongfu-tea-brewing-and-how-do-you-do-it\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explains the traditional approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Mantuo Peak Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 8.3 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 100–120 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion: Start with approximately 5–8 seconds, then adjust to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater infusions: Increase the steeping time gradually as needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse freshly boiled water and pour promptly. If the tea tastes too strong, shorten the next infusion before changing several brewing variables at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern-style brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 3–4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: 250 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature: Approximately 95°C (203°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeping time: 2–3 minutes; adjust to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Mantuo Peak Rougui in an airtight tea container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, coffee, spices, and other strong odors. Close the package securely after each use to help preserve the tea's natural aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67852846891322,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-MTFG2SW","price":29.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67852846924090,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-MTFG2WS","price":95.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67852846956858,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-MTFG2YB","price":188.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67852846989626,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-MTFG2BJ","price":455.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/MantuoPeakRougui_WuyiZhengyanRockTeaOolong.jpg?v=1793438727","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/products\/mantuo-peak-rougui-wuyi-zhengyan-rock-oolong-tea","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}