{"product_id":"wuyi-rock-oolong-tea-rou-gui-cinnamon-aroma","title":"Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea: Rou Gui (Cinnamon Aroma)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #555; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Cha: 2025 Charcoal Roasted Rou Gui (Cinnamon)\u003c\/strong\u003e — A refreshing departure from traditional heavy-roast rock teas. Crafted using a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003e\"Light-Fire Slow-Baking\"\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, this spring harvest preserves the vibrant floral essence of the Wuyi Mountains while delivering the signature cinnamon warmth that connoisseurs crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf8f2; padding: 25px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 35px; border: 1px solid #eaddca;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #7d5a50; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 2px solid #7d5a50; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTea Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWuyi Rock Oolong (Yancha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHarvest Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpring 2025 (Completed Oct 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWuyi Mountains, Fujian, China (500-600m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRou Gui (Cinnamon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRoast Technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTraditional Light-Fire Charcoal Baking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePatience in Every Ember: The Light-Fire Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of Wuyi Yancha, roasting is an art of patience. While high-heat roasting is common, Orient Cha employs a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-stage light-fire technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. By extending the roasting sessions at lower temperatures, we allow the leaves to dry thoroughly without scorching their delicate aromatic compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gentler approach unveils a side of Rou Gui rarely seen: an elegant, fragrance-forward profile with subtle roasted undertones. It ensures the tea is approachable today while building the structural foundation for beautiful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #7d5a50;\"\u003eThe Brewing Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Contact (Infusions 1-2):\u003c\/strong\u003e An immediate burst of floral spice. The cinnamon notes are present but elegantly wrapped in a honey-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Peak (Infusions 3-5):\u003c\/strong\u003e The liquor becomes remarkably smooth. A sophisticated \"Rock Rhyme\" (Yan Yun) emerges, leaving a refreshing tingle on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Echo (Infusions 6-9+):\u003c\/strong\u003e The flavor softens into a clean, lingering sweetness (Hui Gan) that remains remarkably pure and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eThe Perfect Introduction to Rock Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy floral Oolongs like Tie Guan Yin or Taiwanese High Mountain teas, our 2025 Light-Fire Rou Gui is the perfect bridge into the world of Wuyi Rock Tea. It offers the complexity of Yancha without the overwhelming \"char\" of heavier roasts—making it a stable classic in our tea house for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #7d5a50;\"\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95°C - 100°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eHigh heat unlocks the spicy cinnamon aromatics.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #7d5a50;\"\u003eTea Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8g | 120ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eGongfu style brewing is highly recommended.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #7d5a50;\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 - 20 Seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eStart with quick infusions to appreciate the floral layers.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"orientcha","offers":[{"title":"15g Taster | 0.53oz ($0.66\/g)","offer_id":47535168323741,"sku":"RG-HM2025-15g","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Discovery | 1.75oz ($0.50\/g)","offer_id":47535168356509,"sku":"RG-HM2025-50g","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Classic | 3.53oz ($0.39\/g)","offer_id":47535168389277,"sku":"RG-HM2025-100g","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g Pantry | 10.58oz ($0.34\/g)","offer_id":47535168422045,"sku":"RG-HM2025-300g","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Value Bag | 17.64oz ($0.31\/g)","offer_id":47535168454813,"sku":null,"price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6291\/1901\/files\/1_e1b42746-6558-4564-83d4-96910db9cf8b.jpg?v=1767430007","url":"https:\/\/orientcha.com\/products\/wuyi-rock-oolong-tea-rou-gui-cinnamon-aroma","provider":"orientcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}