{"product_id":"chixia-yan-rougui-wuyi-zhengyan-rock-oolong-bold-cinnamon-smooth-deeply-mineral","title":"Chixia Yan Rougui | Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong — Bold Cinnamon, Smooth \u0026 Deeply Mineral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChixia Yan Rougui · 赤霞岩肉桂\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChixia Yan is a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Zhengyan (true rock) terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e within Wuyi Mountain, where ancient Danxia sandstone weathered into mineral-rich soil over millennia. That rocky foundation gives this Rougui a distinctive \u003cem\u003erock-bone character\u003c\/em\u003e (yan gu) — a depth and structural authority that sets it apart from oolongs grown on softer earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProcessed through a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-fire slow roast\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chixia Yan Rougui strikes a balance between cinnamon vibrancy and roasted depth: bold and composed, smooth without being soft, with a finish that lingers long after the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly twisted, plump and sturdy strips; dark brown to black with an oily sheen; even and substantial in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange-red, clear and luminous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pronounced cinnamon-bark fragrance with layers of floral-fruit sweetness underneath; aroma is composed and sinks into the liquor rather than lifting off sharply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and powerful; rock rhyme (\u003cem\u003eyanyun\u003c\/em\u003e) is prominent; cinnamon warmth is bold but never harsh on the throat; the liquor is dense and coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swift returning sweetness; continuous salivation; persistent cup fragrance; a clear, old-rock mineral note runs throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Chixia Yan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Danxia rock layer weathers into a uniquely structured soil — porous, mineral-dense, and well-drained — that stresses the tea plant just enough to concentrate its aromatic compounds and deepen its root character. The medium-fire roast integrates this terroir energy with clean, even heat, producing a Rougui that is robust, honest, and exceptionally steepable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSteep Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic gaiwan or Yixing clay teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 °C (212 °F) — full boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick rinse first to open the leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeps 1–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick pour-and-drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeps 5+:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually extend steeping time to fully draw out the terroir character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteepability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding — maintains depth and flavor well into later rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"50g \/ 6 Sachets","offer_id":44803439034419,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ 30 Sachets","offer_id":44803439067187,"sku":null,"price":139.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 60 Sachets","offer_id":44803439099955,"sku":null,"price":209.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/9976\/0691\/files\/1_797fd88c-f07a-4eaa-959f-c781e6d8ad81.jpg?v=1788232933","url":"https:\/\/www.qifutea.com\/products\/chixia-yan-rougui-wuyi-zhengyan-rock-oolong-bold-cinnamon-smooth-deeply-mineral","provider":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}