{"product_id":"monkey-meat-rougui-shuilian-cave-rougui-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea","title":"Monkey Meat Rougui — Shuilian Cave Rougui | Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Shuilian Cave Rougui (Monkey Meat Rougui) — Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Wuyi Rock Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon-Like Spice, a Rich Mouthfeel \u0026amp; a Lingering Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Wuyi Shuilian Cave Rougui, also known as Monkey Meat Rougui, a traditional-style charcoal-roasted oolong made from the Rougui (肉桂) cultivar in Wuyi, Fujian, China. Known for its cinnamon-like aromatic character, Rougui offers a distinctive way to explore the depth and complexity of Wuyi Rock Tea, also called Yancha (岩茶).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name “Monkey Meat Rougui” is a nickname associated with this tea, not an ingredient. This tea is intended for drinkers who enjoy roasted oolong, warming spice, and the layered flavors that can develop through gongfu brewing.\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 武夷山水帘洞肉桂\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 Shuǐlián Dòng 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 Shuilian Cave Rougui (Monkey 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 28, 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\u003eWhat Makes Shuilian Cave Rougui Worth Exploring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is one of the recognizable cultivars associated with Wuyi Rock Tea. Its characteristic cinnamon-like aroma, together with the influence of processing and roasting, creates a tea that can be explored across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShuilian Cave, also known as Water Curtain Cave, is a well-known place name in the Wuyi region. The exact growing plot and its classification should be confirmed through supplier documentation when precise site provenance is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is presented as a traditional-style charcoal-roasted Rougui. Rather than relying on a single flavor description, try following how the roasted aroma, spice, mouthfeel, and finish change as the tea opens through successive infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more background, read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the Twelve Zodiac Rougui Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey Meat Rougui is associated with the distinctive naming tradition used for the Twelve Zodiac Rougui series. These names offer a way to explore different Wuyi Rougui teas and the stories associated with their identities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the full introduction in our article: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve Zodiac Rougui: 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy comparing cultivars, aromas, and roasting styles, you can also explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong Tea Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following notes are a guide to the expected tasting experience. Actual aroma and flavor may vary with the batch, water quality, teaware, and brewing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Leaf:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark, twisted leaves with warm roasted and cassia-like aromatic notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cinnamon-like spice layered with toasted-grain and roasted notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amber to orange-amber, depending on leaf quantity and infusion time.\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, satisfying texture when brewed to the desired strength.\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 A lingering impression of spice and sweetness that may become more noticeable as the tea cools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Flavor Develops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Notice the initial roasted aroma and warming spice. Keep the infusion short to avoid overwhelming the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the leaves open, explore how the cinnamon-like character, roasted notes, and mouthfeel interact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Increase steeping time gradually to discover what remains in the aroma and flavor. The number of satisfying infusions depends on the tea and your brewing preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo understand how roast affects the character of oolong, read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Shuilian Cave Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is well suited to gongfu-style brewing, where small amounts of water and short infusions let you follow the tea's changing character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu Brewing — Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–7 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100–120 ml porcelain gaiwan or small teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\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\u003eRinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optional quick rinse; discard the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Three Infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start with approximately 5–10 seconds each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater Infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Increase by 3–5 seconds at a time, adjusting to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese timings are starting points rather than strict rules. If the tea tastes too strong or drying, shorten the infusion. If it tastes weak, adjust the leaf-to-water ratio or extend the steep slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern-Style Brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–4 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 250 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 95°C (203°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 Start with 2 minutes, then adjust to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-steeping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try additional infusions with gradually longer steeping times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more detailed instructions, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/oolong-tea-gongfu-style-brew-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong Tea Gongfu-Style Brewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore your tea in a clean, airtight, opaque container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, strong odors, and excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid refrigerating the tea unless it is professionally packaged for refrigerated storage. When handling the leaves, use dry utensils and reseal the container promptly after each use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Monkey Meat Rougui?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey Meat Rougui is a nickname used for this Shuilian Cave Rougui product. The tea itself is made from the Rougui oolong cultivar; the nickname does not indicate that the tea contains meat or added flavoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of tea is Shuilian Cave Rougui?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is presented as Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha), a Chinese oolong tea made from the Rougui cultivar and traditionally associated with a cinnamon-like aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I brew Monkey Meat Rougui?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gongfu brewing, start with 6–7 g of tea in a 100–120 ml gaiwan, using 95–100°C water and short initial infusions. Adjust the steeping time according to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is charcoal-roasted Rougui different from lightly roasted oolong?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal roasting can contribute deeper toasted aromas and a more pronounced roasted character. The final profile depends on the leaf, processing, and roast. Compare styles in our guide to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/light-and-dark-roasted-oolong-key-flavor-differences\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and Dark Roasted Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can I learn more about Chinese oolong tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an introduction to oolong tea styles, cultivars, and brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover More Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the character of Rougui through its cinnamon-like aroma, traditional-style charcoal roast, and evolving gongfu infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: Twelve Zodiac Rougui — Wuyi Rock Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-are-the-main-types-of-chinese-oolong-tea-and-how-do-they-differ\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn: Main Types of Chinese Oolong Tea and How They Differ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more traditional Chinese oolong teas at MoriMa Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67770917454138,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-SLDG2SW","price":28.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67770917486906,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-SLDG2WS","price":88.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67770917519674,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-SLDG2YB","price":165.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67770917552442,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-SLDG2BJ","price":397.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/LambMeatRougui_SanyangPeakRouguiWuyiRockTeaOolong_e3dcbe98-7820-494d-80de-c599024581b9.jpg?v=1792744678","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/products\/monkey-meat-rougui-shuilian-cave-rougui-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}