Rou Gui Premium Oolong
Our 2023 crop of premium Rou Gui oolong is here and ready to please.
The leaf, harvested on Wuyi mountain in the Fujian province yields a strong, amber-colored beverage, deliciously sweet in aroma with a taste that is smooth and with a hint of maltiness. Rou Gui is known for its lingering and rich flowery aroma. Pan-fired and charcoal-fired, get ready for a warming and roasty oolong experience. Delicious!
For a higher-end Rou Gui experience, be sure to check out our Rou Gui Supreme.
Additional Info
We highly recommend doing one rinse of 5-10 seconds (at 195-200ºF) and then beginning with 15-20 second infusions for a bit before slowly increasing steeping time. It is not unusual to get 7 to 10 steepings out of this tea when prepared gongfu cha style.
Brewing Instructions:
Oolong tea should be given a 5 to 10 second rinse with the same temperature water as used for brewing. This warms the pot and primes the leaf, readying it for optimal flavor extraction. 195-205˚ F water temperature.
Use 1 teaspoon per 8oz. of filtered water
Recommended first steeping of 30 seconds. Add 30 seconds for each subsequent infusion up to 3 minutes.
Tea brewing is meant to be a joyful exploration. There are no hard and fast rules. Experiment with the quantity of tea that you use, and steeping times. Enjoy discovering what your preferences are. They may change day to day.