Baihuayan Rougui | Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong — Sweet, Smooth & Richly Layered

Baihuayan Rougui · 百花岩肉桂

From the renowned Zhengyan (genuine rock) terrain of Wuyi Mountain, Baihuayan sits within a sheltered valley microclimate that tempers the rocky mineral energy into an extraordinarily sweet, smooth expression of Rougui.

The enclosed basin softens the intensity typical of high-rock oolongs, nurturing a tea liquor that is silky on entry, lingering in finish, and deeply satisfying across many steepings.

Tasting Notes

Dry Leaf: Tightly twisted, plump and dark brown with an oily sheen; carries a warm ripe-fruit sweetness and soft caramel fragrance before the first pour
Liquor: Bright orange to orange-red, clear and luminous with a viscous, oily quality
Aroma: Opens with lush floral-fruit and honeyed peach; mid-steep blooms into the signature cinnamon-bark spice of Rougui; the finish drifts into honey, subtle wood, and a persistent floral cup-coating
Palate: Smooth and round, with a sweet returning finish and generous salivation; rock rhyme (yanyun) is pronounced
Leaf Base: Soft, supple leaves in even red-brown tones

Why Baihuayan?

Baihuayan's basin microclimate creates a gentler diurnal temperature range compared to exposed cliff faces, allowing the leaf to accumulate sugars and aromatic compounds without excessive harshness. The result is a Rougui that is bold in character yet refined in delivery — a hallmark of true Zhengyan craftsmanship.

Steep Guide

Water: 95–100 °C (203–212 °F)
Vessel: Yixing clay or ceramic gaiwan
Ratio: 7–8 g per 100 ml
First steep: 10–15 seconds; extend by 5–10 seconds each subsequent round
Steeps: 8–12+ rounds

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Product Description

Baihuayan Rougui originates from the Zhengyan (genuine rock) growing area of Wuyi Mountain, within a sheltered basin microclimate that moderates temperature extremes. This unique environment produces a tea liquor that is notably sweeter and smoother than exposed cliff-face Rougui, with a silky mouthfeel, vivid orange-red clarity, and a lingering salivating finish. Rock rhyme (yanyun) is prominent and the tea sustains well over many steepings.

Key Features

• Genuine Zhengyan (正岩) origin — Baihuayan basin, Wuyi Mountain
• Enclosed valley microclimate: sweeter, rounder profile than cliff-face Rougui
• Aroma layers: floral-fruit & honeyed peach → cinnamon-bark → honey & wood
• Smooth, oily liquor; bright orange-red; clear and luminous
• Pronounced rock rhyme (岩韵 yanyun) with generous returning sweetness
• Highly steepable: 8–12+ rounds in a gaiwan or Yixing pot
• Dry leaf: plump, tightly twisted, dark-brown oily strips with ripe-fruit sweetness

Brewing Guidance

Vessel: Ceramic gaiwan (110 ml recommended)
Leaf Amount: 8 g
Water Temperature: 100 °C (212 °F) — full boil
Pouring Style: High pour to fully agitate the leaf

Steeping Guide:
• Steeps 1–4: Quick pour-and-drain, 5–10 seconds each
• Steeps 5+: Gradually extend steeping time by 5–10 seconds per round
• Expected Steeps: 8–12+ rounds

Tip: Rinse the leaf once with boiling water for 5 seconds before the first steep to awaken the aroma. The cinnamon-bark character peaks around steeps 2–4 and gives way to deeper honey and wood notes in later rounds.