Qing Shiyan Rou Gui 青狮岩肉桂 (2025)

Authentic Rougui from Qing Shiyan, Wuyi core area. Triple charcoal roast reveals floral, fruity cinnamon aroma and sweet rocky depth. Tea Profile Type: Wuyi Yancha (Rock Tea)Location: Qing Shiyan 青狮岩, Wuyishan, FujianAltitude: Approx. 600 mHarvest Date: May 2025Cultivar: Rougui 肉桂Age of Tea Bushes: Around 40 yearsRoasting Level: Medium roast (three charcoal roasts: June 20, August 1, October 10) The Story of This Tea This Rougui comes from Qing Shiyan, one of the most renowned cliffs in Wuyishan’s core production zone. The garden lies on an unusually flat rock terrace bathed in sunlight from morning to evening. Such exposure strengthens the leaf’s inner oils, giving this batch its concentrated cinnamon fragrance and lively mineral tone. Each charcoal roasting was spaced over the summer and autumn months to coax depth, smoothness, and a lingering sweet aftertaste that defines true Zhengyan character. Aroma and Flavour In the cup, the fragrance unfolds immediately. A clear burst of warm