{"product_id":"wuyuanjian-rougui‌-wuyi-zhengyan-rock-tea-oolong","title":"Wuyuanjian Rougui‌ — Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Tea Oolong","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyuanjian Rougui – Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Tea Oolong, Charcoal-Roasted Peach \u0026amp; Floral Aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fragrant Wuyi Rock Oolong Shaped by Wuyuanjian’s Mountain Stream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyuanjian Rougui is a single-origin Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha) from Wuyuanjian (悟源涧), a distinctive mountain-stream area in the Zhengyan core growing region of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China. Made from the Rougui (肉桂) cultivar and traditionally charcoal-roasted under the guidance of Tea Master Liu Guoying, this tea brings together a rich, mellow body, a clear spicy edge, and the ripe peach-fruit aroma associated with this growing area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts character develops gradually as you drink. The opening is smooth and full, with mature peach notes and a mouthwatering fragrance. As the session continues, the tea becomes more rounded and expressive, revealing a quick-returning sweetness, a pronounced mineral character known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyan yun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (rock rhyme), and a lingering aroma in the mouth and throat. Later infusions can feel softer and sweeter, with floral notes in the mouth and fresh-fruit aromas on the exhale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor drinkers who enjoy a substantial Wuyi oolong with both fruit and spice, Wuyuanjian Rougui offers a layered tasting experience rather than a one-dimensional roasted flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyuanjian: A Distinctive Stream in the Zhengyan Core Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyuanjian is one of the two streams traditionally associated with the “Three Pits and Two Streams” (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Keng Liang Jian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 三坑两涧), a well-known group of growing areas within the core Zhengyan region of Wuyi Mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stream flows along the foothills of Matouyan. Its steep rocky surroundings receive relatively little direct sunlight, while mist, high relative humidity, and diffused light shape the local growing environment. The soil is mainly fine sandy gravel loam, with good drainage and mineral-rich material. The flowing stream and permeable ground also support good aeration around the growing area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflowers, grasses, trees, and other plant species grow beside the stream, contributing to a diverse mountain ecosystem. These environmental conditions form part of the setting in which Wuyuanjian tea develops its distinctive character. The area is particularly associated with a rich, ripe peach-fruit aroma, which is one of the most appealing features of this Rougui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than the Famous Cliff Inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyuanjian is often identified with the stretch of stream running from Matouyan toward Tianyou, where the cliff bears the three large Chinese characters “悟源涧.” However, the stream extends much farther than this well-known section. Its broad catchment connects different areas around Matouyan before joining the Chongyang River at Lantang. Along with Zhangtangjian and Bishijian, it forms one of the major water systems on the northern side of Wuyi Mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe section bearing the inscription is regarded as an especially distinctive part of the stream. Water erosion has shaped a narrow gorge with a relatively flat bottom and Danxia rock formations, creating a landscape comparable in form to Liuxiangjian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the three large characters is a smaller historical inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“乾隆丙申之夏，信商林宽官，杨龙官及凝云住持戴茂光，同捐十三两正重修”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription records a repair project in the summer of the Bing Shen year during the Qianlong reign, corresponding to 1776. It names Lin Kuanguan, Yang Longguan, and Dai Maoguang, the abbot associated with nearby Ningyun Nunnery, as contributors who jointly donated thirteen taels for the restoration. The inscription offers a glimpse into the history of the site and the people who helped maintain it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old camphor tree nearby is another memorable feature of the landscape. Its branching shape resembles the familiar “OK” hand gesture. Tea gardens in the surrounding area grow several tea varieties, including Shuixian, Rougui, and Caicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the stream, rocky terrain, vegetation, and long history give Wuyuanjian a strong sense of place. This is the mountain environment behind the tea—not a guarantee that every infusion will taste identical, but an important part of understanding its origin.\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 武夷山悟源涧肉桂\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 Wùyuánjiàn 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 Wuyuanjian 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 Wuyuanjian, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Region:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zhengyan core area, Wuyi Mountain\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 26, 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 Profile: Ripe Peach, Floral Fragrance, and Rock Rhyme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Infusions: Full, Smooth, and Fruity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first infusions have a smooth, full-bodied texture, accompanied by the aroma of mature peach. The fragrance is not confined to the dry leaves or the cup; it carries through the liquor and lingers in the mouth and throat. A gentle spicy edge gives the fruitiness structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle Infusions: Rich, Mellow, and Mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the tea opens, the liquor becomes fuller and more expressive. The ripe-fruit aroma is joined by a distinct Rougui spice character and a strong sense of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyan yun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or rock rhyme. The sweetness returns quickly after each sip, balancing the tea’s strength and making its mineral, spicy, and fragrant qualities easier to appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater Infusions: Soft Sweetness and Fresh Floral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith continued brewing, the entry becomes softer while the finish remains sweet. Floral notes become more noticeable in the mouth, followed by a fresh-fruit aroma as you exhale. The later infusions offer a gentler expression of the tea without losing its sense of origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe peach, floral fragrance, Rougui spice, mineral depth, a full body, and a lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui Cultivar and Traditional Charcoal Roasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRougui is a well-known Wuyi oolong cultivar valued for its distinctive aromatic character. Depending on the growing area, processing, and roast, its profile may include spice, fruit, floral notes, and a mineral impression associated with Wuyi Rock Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional charcoal roasting is an important part of this tea’s production. It contributes warmth and depth while shaping the relationship between the cultivar’s fragrance and the finished tea’s body. With Wuyuanjian Rougui, the aim is not simply to produce a strong roasted taste: the ripe peach aroma, spicy character, and lingering sweetness should remain part of the overall experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a tea to explore across multiple infusions, allowing its different layers to emerge gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers interested in how Rougui is explored across different named Wuyi growing areas, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/twelve-zodiac-rougui-wuyi-rock-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide to the Twelve Zodiac Rougui Wuyi Rock Tea collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is related reading about Wuyi Rougui, not a claim that Wuyuanjian Rougui is part of that zodiac-named series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Wuyuanjian Rougui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyuanjian Rougui is well suited to Gongfu-style brewing, which allows you to follow its changing aroma, body, and sweetness over a series of short infusions.\u003c\/span\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 Start with approximately 7–8 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 Use around 100–120 ml of a small teapot or gaiwan.\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 Use freshly boiled water.\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 Begin with a short infusion, around 5–10 seconds, then adjust to taste.\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 the steeping time gradually as the leaves open and the flavor develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are starting points rather than strict rules. If the tea tastes too bitter, drying, or dominated by roast, shorten the steeping time before reducing the leaf quantity. If the liquor feels too light, extend the next infusion slightly. The best timing depends on your vessel, water, leaf quantity, and personal preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gongfu-tea-brewing-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Tea Brewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more detailed instructions on preparing tea through multiple short infusions. You can also read 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 to learn more about oolong styles and their differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Wuyuanjian Rougui in an airtight, odor-free container, away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong-smelling foods or spices. Avoid leaving the tea exposed to air for extended periods, as this can gradually weaken its fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter each session, make sure the leaves and any tea residue are kept separate from the unused dry tea. Store the tea in a cool, dry place and close the container promptly after use. Proper storage helps preserve its peach-fruit aroma, floral notes, and balanced roasted character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67795607847226,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-WYJG2SW","price":27.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67795607879994,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-WYJG2WS","price":87.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67795607912762,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-WYJG2YB","price":165.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67795607945530,"sku":"OTCT-WYORT-WYJG2BJ","price":396.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/WuyuanjianRougui_WuyiZhengyanRockTeaOolong_1.jpg?v=1792986892","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/products\/wuyuanjian-rougui%e2%80%8c-wuyi-zhengyan-rock-tea-oolong","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}